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Make Your Municipal Move is live! It’s our latest public facing campaign to help municipalities spotlight meaningful careers in local government. Explore careers here: municipalmove.ca/ #careers #jobsearch #recruitment
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Ontario has the highest GDP of any province or territory, yet the Ontario Government spends the least on serving its people. The root cause of Ontario’s homelessness crisis is decades of provincial neglect and underinvestment. #ONBudget2023
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Homelessness is a crisis in every part of Ontario. In today’s @globeandmail, AMO and our partners are calling on @fordnation and the Ontario Government to acknowledge the crisis, commit to ending homelessness, and work with us on a plan to make it happen.
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The Economic Outook commits to protect Ontario’s double hatter firefighters, once and for all. This is welcome news after years of relentless advocacy. We are hopeful that new legislation will allow double hatters to continue to serve their communities as dedicated volunteers.
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Six past AMO Presidents. We know how much effort goes into serving in this role. On behalf of hundreds of municipalities and communities, we appreciate all that you have done. Thank you! #AMO2022
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This doctor is a former fire fighter, and former paramedic. His thoughts on fire medics are worth a read: bit.ly/2AfcttS #onmuni #onpoli
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Green Party leader @MikeSchreiner says Queens Park needs to tone down partisan rhetoric and take a page a page from municipal councils: find solutions together where possible, and disagree well. Says climate change demands this approach. We need to lead together.
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Keynote speaker, the Hon. Catherine McKenna, speaks to the crowd about the impacts of climate change, and setting realistic goals to move toward cleaner air, water, cities and a net-zero economy. #AMO2023
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The biggest standing ovation of #AMOConf17 goes to a DH volunteer firefighter, fined by her own union, for refusing to quit.
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Municipal clerks tend to be a thorough and detail-oriented bunch, who are calm under pressure. They delivered 417 separate elections this week, and about 50 had to adapt to the @dominionvoting challenge. We wish all clerks and staff a nice, quiet weekend. lfpress.com/news/local-news/…
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That's a wrap on #AMOConf19. Thank you to all who participated as presenters, speakers, delegates, and of course, our dedicated staff who make it all happen. Safe travels back home. We'll see you next year back in #Ottawa.
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Thrilled with additional $820m for federal gas tax fund. Every municipality in ON will receive more than their anticipated allocation. It will make this construction season even more meaningful with improvements to bridges, roads, water systems and more. @AMOPolicy #budget2019
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A huge thanks to @ottawacity for being a gracious host, and to all our #AMO2022 participants. We’ll see you next year in @CityofLdnOnt.
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Green Party Leader @MikeSchreiner concludes by focussing on social services, health, community care and addiction support. He would increase investment in all of them, and he says it would save money in the long term. #AMO2022
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A big thanks to the many frontline municipal staff who are working working 24/7 to get us through this pre-holiday storm. We wish you and your families a happy and safe holiday season. #ONStorm
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Schreiner calls for Greenbelt protection and the repeal of Bill 23. Says municipalities need a better partner, and a better approach to building housing. 'Not billion dollar highways to million dollar homes.' #AMO2023
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Today we paid tribute to AMO's Executive Director Pat Vanini for her many years of service to the municipal community. Thank you, Pat, and Happy Retirement. Video here: piped.video/watch?v=Sl7KLi27…
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#AMO2023 is well underway. Visit our exhibitors at RBC Place today and tomorrow.
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No in-year cuts to public health, child care and ambulance services welcomed relief. AMO had asked to sit with province and look at how to problem solve together; glad we will have that opportunity. #onpoli
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It's different. We would LOVE to meet in @ottawacity, but we are thrilled just to meet again. The AMO Conference has never been needed more than it is right now. #AMOConf20 #onmuni #onpoli
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Thank you to all Ontario paramedics for their dedication and commitment serving on the frontline of the #COVIDー19 crisis.
There are some 8,800 paramedics serving Ontario's communities through the #COVID19 crisis, taking precautions to protect patients, themselves and the public while responding on scene. Do your part and please stay home. It saves lives. #StayHome
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AMO President @LynnDollin inspires three rounds of applause when she calls on the new government to protect Ontario’s double hatter firefighters, once and for all. #AMOCONF18
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NDP's @Peter_Tabuns says that Ontario should increase its share of funding for public health and transit. #AMO2022
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Will firefighters certified as paramedics be funded under the land ambulance shared-cost formula? @ONThealth #EMS
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This week we celebrate Local Government Week and thank municipal workers across Ontario for their dedication throughout the #COVID19 pandemic. Here's a video message from AMO President Graydon Smith @GraydonTheMayor. #LocalGovWeek
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All Ontario communities need #Broadband access - to compete, grow local economies, deliver healthcare and get an education. #ONBudget #onpoli
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Life is on hold, but municipal workers are still serving their communities all across Ontario. We thank them. And thanks also to @CUPR_UCPR @PtboCounty @FrontenacCounty @RegionofDurham @kawarthalakes for their photo contributions. #StayHome
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The Town of Caledon is standing by its #doublehatter volunteers, for the sake of all double hatters across #Ontario: goo.gl/5YkztL
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Municipal Clerks rarely seek the spotlight, but for the past month they have been working late and solving one challenge after another to make sure municipal business continues. Much of that work is vital to Ontario’s health, safety and economic recovery. #ThankYou @AMCTO_Policy
We are having our regular #Brampton City Council meeting at City Hall. Due to #PhysicalDistancing requirements, members of Council are participating remotely via @Skype. Thanks to our amazing City Clerk Peter Fay for making the arrangements. @AMOPolicy @FCM_online @SteveClarkPC
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Tributes are pouring in for former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion. Hazel was a tireless champion for her city, and for municipalities across Ontario. She once said she will always be part of AMO, and she will. Condolences to her family, and her many friends and colleagues.
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Welcome to municipal delegates and staff assembling here in @ottawacity for the next few days. We're thrilled to finally be seeing our colleagues and friends face-to-face. We're ready for you. #AMO2022
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We thank all municipal workers for their dedication, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic. #LocalGovWeek #onmuni #onpoli
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AMO wants to thank a small army of #Ottawa volunteers who have worked with dozens of AMO staff to make the #AMOConf19 possible. Staff at the Shaw Centre and Westin also take great care of us. You all make us feel at home. Thank You! @ottawacity @JimWatsonOttawa
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We agree that change is needed to improve #housing supply and affordability. As written, #Bill23 does not get us there. amo.on.ca/advocacy/health-hu…
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Municipal staff have been working long hours to assist the #COVID19 response. We thank them for their dedication to keeping people safe. For the most up-to-date information on the coronavirus, follow the advice from @ONgov and @GovCanHealth, and your local public health units.
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Welcome back @SteveClarkPC. And if we may be so bold, you haven't aged a day. #AMOConf18
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NDP Leader @MaritStiles supports AMO’s call for a Social and Economic Prosperity Review. Calls for a “new deal. She would build affordable housing, dedicate a ministry to homelessness, address opioid addiction — and fund transit, ambulance services, public health and highways.
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That’s a wrap! Thank you to @CityofLdnOnt for hosting us, and to the more than 2,000 delegates who joined us for this incredible event. Please drive safely, and we’ll see you in 2024. @ottawacity - we’re coming for you!
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Our water is running and our toilets are flushing because water and wastewater treatment employees are working though COVID-19 to provide this essential service.
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Green Party Leader @MikeSchreiner addresses the #AMO2023 Conference. He thanks municipal leaders. Says we need strong communities, not strong mayor powers. "Democracy matters."
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Welcoming remarks this morning included Mary Lou Smoke of Ojibway Nation from Batchawana, Lake Superior, and Dan Smoke of Six Nations Grand River, leading the crowd in a traditional Indigenous song, Water Song.
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And just like that, #AMO2024 has come & gone. @ottawacity graciously hosted more than 3300 participants for four days of learning, networking and important meetings and discussions. From us to you - thank you. Safe travels home, & see you at #AMO2025.
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This morning, #AMO2023 welcomed the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who had a fascinating discussion about the importance of women in democracy with the First Lady of Iceland, @elizajreid. We’ll hear from Her Honour again this morning in plenary.
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On now: the Women’s Leadership Forum on the main stage at #AMO2023 with @cathmckenna, Chi Nguyen, ED of Equal Voice, & Cora McGuire-Cyrette, CEO of Ontario Native Women’s Association.
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Good morning Ontario, from the AMO Conference in #Ottawa. Every year we leave a key topic for our final, Wed. morning session. This year, it is #housing affordability and supply. #onpoli #AMOConf19
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NDP Leader Stiles says we don't need to build in the Greenbelt. Says luxury housing benefits a wealthy few. Says it's backward to blame municipal governments, because provincial and federal governments need to step up to support construction of needed housing and infrastructure.
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Ontario is coming together at #AMO2021. While we wish we could see you in person, @CityofLdnOnt is making the virtual Conference feel just like home. Join us online, August 16 – 18. See you there.
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Minister @SteveClarkPC gets healthy applause for a promise to reduce reporting and costly bureaucratic demands that the Ontario government places on municipal government. #AMOConf2018
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Five Caledon double hatters are determined to stand by their community, despite steep fines by international union: barrie.ctvnews.ca/caledon-fi…
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AMO ELECTION RESULTS: 2020 AMO Conference delegates have elected Graydon Smith, Mayor of Bracebridge, to serve as AMO President for a two year term. Election results for further Board positions will be posted on AMO's website. #AMOConf
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And here’s the view for our Conference production team. #AMOConf20 This team is supported by about 30 other AMO staff and suppliers who are working from home to register delegates, assist presenters, answer questions, run concurrents, manage media relations and deliver this feed.
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Premier Ford opens his remarks to the AMO Conference by coughing up a bee. Seriously. Bee jokes follow. #AMO2022 @fordnation
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What are double-hatter firefighters? And why are municipal leaders calling on the Ontario Government to protect them, once and for all? The need explained in 90 seconds: piped.video/watch?v=e2R_hrLk… #AMOConf18
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The Presidents (spirits?) of AMO Conferences: past, present and future. Together in #Ottawa for #AMOConf18, where #Ontario communities come together, work together, and move Ontario forward.
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People are asking about possible changes to ambulance services. This is what we know now: the Ontario Government has committed to work with AMO, municipal gov’ts & stakeholders as it looks at ambulance & public health services. Ontarians are best served when we all work together.
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Good choice by Minister Elliott. Jim Pine has made a career of finding practical solutions and getting many governments together to deliver positive results. AMO looks forward to working with Jim and @ONGov to ensure Ontario gets this right. #onpoli
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Production of the 2020 AMO Conference is in full swing! It will be Canada’s biggest gathering of leaders since the pandemic began. Catch more than 40 speakers and sessions from the comfort and safety of your home (Aug. 17-19). Program and Registration: amo.on.ca/2020AMOConference/…
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AMO's President Jamie McGarvey addresses AMO delegates: "For more than 120 years, AMO has provided a place for governments – municipal, provincial and federal – to come together, to work together, and to achieve progress together. AMO’s purpose has never been more clear."
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Let's all take a moment to celebrate @TVO. You helped raise us. You inspired us. You encouraged us to explore, to question, and to think about what's possible. You encouraged us all to lead. Here's to 50 more years of doing all that you do for Ontario! #AMOConf20
Celebrating 50 years of exploration, inspiring stories, and big ideas… #TVO50
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AMO applauds @ONenvironment for moving the Blue Box to full producer responsibility – action that is long overdue and much needed. @JeffYurekMPP @SteveClarkPC, @Andrea_Khanjin #onpoli
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Minister of Health says municipalities will get a 4% funding increase in 2020 for paramedic services. Province will make improvements to dispatch [a long-time AMO priority].
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AMO President @GraydonTheMayor joined Minister @SteveClarkPC to announce the 2nd phase of Safe Restart funding. It ensures Ontario municipalities can maintain vital services in 2021 and support investments essential to economic recovery. #onmuni #onpoli amo.on.ca/AMO-Content/Policy…
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Ontario announces $200 Million in New Funding To Support Municipalities, Food Banks, Homeless Shelters and Individuals. More details to come from our policy team later today. See: news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/… #COVID19
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.@SteveClarkPC has announced next steps on the Regional Government Review – support is available for municipal governments to make changes, but participation will be voluntary. We welcome this partnership approach. #onmuni #onpoli #AMOFPF
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Ontario must protect double hatter firefighters, once and for all piped.video/watch?v=e2R_hrLk…
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Green Party's @MikeSchreiner says Ontario should increase funding for public health, housing and social services. Encourages shift toward transit, greener technologies. Wants a more caring Ontario. Cites need for senior care and a safe return to schools. #AMOConf20
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AMO welcomes today’s significant #broadband and cellular funding by @ONGov. Connectivity in 2020 is a necessity, not a luxury. Thank you @fordnation @LaurieScottPC @SteveClarkPC for working to provide better connectivity in Ontario communities. #onpoli news.ontario.ca/en/release/5…
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Municipal staff have been working long hours to assist the #COVID19 response. We thank them for their dedication to keeping people safe. For the most up-to-date information on the coronavirus, follow the advice from @ONgov and @GovCanHealth, and your local public health units.
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.@ONEnvironment announcement today finalizes the transition of the Blue Box from municipal taxpayers to those who create the packaging and products that fill recycling bins – spurring innovation and protecting our environment. news.ontario.ca/en/release/1… #onmuni #onpoli @JeffYurekMPP
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New federal Ministry of Rural Economic Development is welcome news! Almost 2/3 of Ontario municipalities have less than 10,000 residents - they need broadband access now to grow and thrive. AMO & @ROMA_Ont ready to chat, Minister @BernJordanMP. #cdnpoli bit.ly/2Hd8uCZ
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Rural communities need access to fast, reliable and affordable broadband to participate in today’s economy. Dedicated investment in #broadband and cellular networks is welcome news. @ONinfra
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Our guide to running for municipal office is now available on AMO’s e-learning portal. Formerly a webinar, this booklet includes key steps for running, expert advice, and a feel for life on municipal council – with links to important resources. municipaleducation.skillbuil…
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#DoubleHatters bring substantial experience to fire services & help keep hundreds of communities safe: goo.gl/5kRBSJ
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Ontario’s municipalities outspend the provincial government by almost $4 billion each year on provincial responsibilities such as housing, health and social services. AMO is calling on the province to work with us on a new fiscal partnership. Learn more: amo.on.ca/sites/default/file…
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We're so looking forward to seeing everyone arrive this weekend in @CityofLdnOnt for #AMO2023. If you haven't already, check out the great agenda planned for the conference: amo.on.ca/2023-amo-conferenc…
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.@fordnation and the Ontario Government have the tools, resources, and capacity to end the homelessness crisis in our province. AMO, and partners in the social, health, education, business, labour and justice sectors and ready to help them succeed.
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We believe young people should play a bigger role in municipal governments. Our Youth Engagement Strategy sets out how we’re helping to make that happen. #LocalGovWeek amo.on.ca/YourAssociation/Yo…
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Municipal governments deliver critical services - clean water, good roads and safe communities. These services matter to Ontarians, and so should voting in local elections. #Municipal election day is Monday Oct. 22. Get out and #vote! bit.ly/2CUh3j1
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Back at it shortly for Day Two of the virtual AMO Conference. While we all miss meeting in person, you can brush your teeth in the middle of the program, or grab a coffee from your favourite mug. Also, there’s no wait for an elevator. No socks. So many silver linings. #AMOConf20
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AMO welcomes additional @ONMunicipal investment of $500 million to help offset the impact of COVID-19 on 2021 municipal budgets across Ontario. Along with previous commitments, it ensures we can maintain vital services and capital investments. #onpoli news.ontario.ca/en/release/6…
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Municipal governments cannot continue to deliver municipal services, as they have throughout the pandemic, without provincial and federal assistance. Municipal services and investments are vital to keep communities safe, and to achieve economic recovery. Time is running out.
“There’ll be no recovery without tackling the municipal financial crisis, and time is up." -- @DonIveson, Edmonton mayor and BCMC chair fcm.ca/en/news-media/news-re… #COVID19 #cdnmuni #cdnpoli
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NDP leader @MaritStiles addresses #AMO2024 AMO Conference delegates. Starts by thanking municipal leaders for their service. She says women need to feel welcome in office. Needs to be a respectful, civil environment.
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Municipalities are playing a key role in COVID-19 response, management and recovery. This legislation would ensure municipal councils can continue to conduct the important business of municipal government and maintain the local and regional services Ontarians rely on most.
Today, the government passed the Municipal Emergency Act, 2020 to help keep store shelves stocked and give municipalities the ability to fully conduct council, local board and committee meetings electronically during local and province-wide emergencies. ow.ly/3Maa50yQiVd
ALT We want to do everything we can to help connect distribution centres to replenish empty shelves more quickly.
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Never has the dedication and leadership shown by our municipal first responders been more obvious. We still have a long way to go in this fight against #COVID19. Please #StayHome for them. #FirstRespondersDay2020 #FirstRespondersDay
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A big thank you to everyone who stepped up to serve their community by running for municipal office - win or lose, strong local democracy depends on your participation. #ONelection #WeAllWin
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AMO welcomes changes to Ontario’s #BlueBox program that would transition responsibility to producers. Thank you @COUPresident, @JeffYurekMPP, @RodPhillips01 & @ONenvironment staff for your hard work on the report. amo.on.ca/AMO-Content/Policy…
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At today's AMO Conference, Premier Ford @fordnation confirmed the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund will remain unchanged at $500million for 2021. This is critically important funding for 389 municipalities that rely on it to make ends meet. #AMOConf20 #onmuni #onpoli
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Bike lanes are part of municipal transportation planning and road safety. Provincial approval to install and keep bike lanes is unnecessary and hinders municipal decision-making power. See AMO’s latest policy update here: shorturl.at/zr0aa
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Thanks to Minister @JeffYurekMPP and @DavidLLindsay1 for helping reach consensus between municipalities, industry and service providers to build a stronger and better Blue Box system. It’s good for the economy and it’s good for the environment. #onmuni #onpoli @GraydontheMayor
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On #InternationalWomensDay we pay tribute to the many women across Ontario who help lead and shape their communities. #WeAllWin when we have diverse perspectives at the table. Learn more about these trailblazers: amo.on.ca/municipal-trailbla… #BreakTheBias
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Ottawa Mayor @JimWatsonOttawa welcomes AMO delegates, from hundreds of municipal governments and communities, right across Ontario. #AMOConf19
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“You’ve got to do the work, and you’ve go to do it now,” says opening keynote speaker @cathmckenna. Waiting until 2050 doesn’t offer targets, actions, short-term goals or a clear plan.
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