It's #LocalGovWeek! (And one week until the election!) Join us in celebrating Ontario's local governments and the dedicated people who keep our communities running, from emergency services to infrastructure, community programs, and beyond.

The 2026 Ontario municipal election is 10 days away! Make a plan to vote in your municipality on Monday, October 26th. Learn about Ontario's municipalities on our website: amo.on.ca/

Ontario’s property assessments haven’t been updated province-wide since 2016. In a conversation with CBC, AMO's Executive Director Lindsay Jones discusses why it’s time to return to regular reassessments and why a clear plan, careful transition and public education will be essential. cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-3…

2 weeks left until the Ontario municipal election! Ontario has 444 municipalities, and they touch the lives of every Ontario resident, every day. Make a plan to vote on Monday October 26 for a government that meets your needs. Learn more: amo.on.ca/about-us/municipal…

"Have the courage to have the hard conversations early." - Charlie Clark, Former Mayor of Saskatoon Get insight like this and much more from Local Leadership Foundations, the new council education program from AMO and Institute on Governance that starts this November. It’s a practical introduction to the role of leading on council, informed by experts with hundreds of years of collective municipal experience, distilled into practical guidance. amo.on.ca/amo-education-work… @IOGca

We are seeking a Policy Advisor to lead and support the analysis and advocacy efforts that advance top municipal priorities. The position is to fill a 12-month contract position to cover a parental leave. Application deadline: 11:59 PM, Wednesday, October 13, 2026 jobs.amo.on.ca/jobs/2026/09/…

The federal and provincial governments have announced a four-year extension to the Canada–Ontario Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement (CWELCC). Through the extension, Ontario will receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding over the next four years, from March 31, 2027, to March 31, 2031. AMO and the province welcome this additional federal funding which will maintain current parent fees at an average of $19 a day for families, with maximum fees no higher than $22 per day, until June 30, 2027. amo.on.ca/policy/municipal-c…

Get ready to vote! Your vote helps strengthen your community. AMO's Municipal 101 resource provides key information for voters in the upcoming Ontario Municipal Elections. amo.on.ca/about-us/municipal…

Municipalities understand the pressures facing Ontario, and are doing their part to grow local economies just as they have through past moments of economic uncertainty. AMO and its members are fully committed to working with industry partners and supporting provincial and federal efforts to respond to the threat of tariffs. amo.on.ca/policy/municipal-c…

This week AMO hosted 29 municipal representatives for an info session on Local Leadership Foundations led by award-winning professor Dr. Kate Graham. Kate has conducted more than 70 interviews with municipal experts to create a guide for incoming municipal council members. Learn more and look out for the next interactive webinar: amo.on.ca/amo-education-work…

First Nations, Inuit and Métis People live in almost every municipality across Ontario, with around 85.5% of Indigenous people in Ontario living within municipalities. On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we at AMO affirm our commitment to fostering stronger, more meaningful municipal-Indigenous relationships. Municipalities have a responsibility to protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples and take steps to redress the socio-economic impacts of colonization by meaningfully advancing reconciliation. Together, we can help build stronger relationships and a bright future for Indigenous Peoples across Ontario. See AMO's Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan: amo.on.ca/sites/default/file…

Election day is one month away! Whether you are making a plan to vote, running for council, or looking to make an impact in your community, AMO has something for you. Municipal 101: amo.on.ca/about-us/municipal… Local Leadership Foundations: amo.on.ca/amo-education-work… Voter Guides: amo.on.ca/amo-education-work…

Today, AMO celebrates the rich history, vibrant culture, and lasting contributions of Francophone communities across Ontario. We thank municipal leaders and residents who help strengthen and enrich our province. Aujourd’hui, l’AMO célèbre l’histoire riche, la culture dynamique et les contributions durables des communautés francophones de l’Ontario. Nous remercions les élus municipaux et les citoyens qui contribuent à renforcer et à enrichir les communautés dans toutes les régions de la province.

AMO’s Board of Directors is meeting today, bringing together municipal leaders from across Ontario to advance the priorities of our 444 member municipalities. Thank you to our Board for your leadership and commitment to strong local government. amo.on.ca/about-us/board-dir…

This week, AMO and the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) brought municipal planners and provincial representatives together to discuss archaeology approvals and land use planning. We were pleased to welcome Minister Graham McGregor, who joined us for opening remarks and to hear directly from the municipal sector. With more than 250 people participating, the session was an opportunity to build municipal capacity, share local experience and discuss how the archaeology framework can work better on the ground. Municipalities are committed to supporting Ontario’s housing and economic development goals while protecting Ontario’s heritage, including Indigenous treaty rights, archaeological heritage and burial sites.

Municipalities appreciate the leadership of the federal government in responding to the threat of tariffs and trade disruption. Thank you to Prime Minister Carney for being a partner to municipalities during this period of significant uncertainty for Ontario's economy and communities across the province.

October 26th is approaching quickly, and before voting starts it's important to know which issues are municipal responsibilities. Learn more about Ontario municipalities: amo.on.ca/about-us/municipal…

Turn Up the Turn Out is a series of practical guides designed to make local democracy more accessible. Municipal governments make decisions that shape our lives every day, and these free, non-partisan tools help show how voting impacts those decisions. Learn more: amo.on.ca/healthy-democracy/… @TheExchange_TMU