Advocacy & Policy

Reports & Positions



 
 

Advocacy Priorities

AMCTO is a strong voice for local government professionals. We recognize that the solutions to some of Ontario's greatest policy challenges can be found within local communities - urban, rural, northern and remote. It is because of this that we work so closely with senior governemnts on behalf of our members. With a strong focus on policy based advocacy, we hope to provide research, evidence and advice that further helps our communities prosper.  

Local Elections


Election administration is a mandated responsibility for many of AMCTO members. The Association remains the leading voice for matters pertaining to municipal elections.

Voters' List


The inaccuracy of the Voter's List has been an AMCTO concern for nearly two decades. Systemic issues and access to data plagues the work of election administrators.

Municipal Legislation & Governance


AMCTO has been and continues to be one of the leading voices on municipally-relevant legislation and governance at the local level.

Municipal Reporting Burden


AMCTO undertook a research study in 2016 to delve deeper into the provincial reporting burden placed on local government and the impacts it was having on service delivery.

Budget Advocacy


Each year, AMCTO seeks to provide formal advice and recommendations on where provincial budget priorities should rest in relation to Ontario's local governments.

Capacity Building


AMCTO believes that a strong partnership with the Province around investing in the capacity of sector is critical; in particular in areas of human capital and succession planning.

Accountability & Transparency


The introduction of Bill 8, rulings by the IPC and changes to the Municipal Act are augmenting the sector's accountability and transparency framework in Ontario.

Council Compensation Research


AMCTO has undertaken research into the state of council compensation in Ontario to help provide administrators with an evidence base to inform the process of council remuneration.

Policy & Management Briefs


The Policy & Management Briefs cover a wide range of topics with research and analysis from key experts. The content seeks to meet the diverse needs of municipal professionals.

Issue at a Glance


The Issue at a Glance is a regular briefing note series that seeks to provide local government professionals with quick, digestible information on a range of key policy matters.