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The federal public service has released its 2023-2026 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service. The Strategy supports government-wide priorities and aims to align and shape the landscape of federal, national and international digital and data-related initiatives.…
Earlier this month, AMCTO wrote to the Minister for Natural Resources and Forestry and the Solicitor General to encourage the Province to develop a mandatory licensing regime for the keeping or use of exotic animals in captivity in the interest of public safety and to…
The Digital Governance Standards Institute, part of the Digital Governance Council (formerly CIO Strategy Council) has been developing voting technology standards in Canada. The goal of these voluntary standards is to provide a framework to promote electoral integrity and…
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) has launched a new online portal to modernize school support data collection following the legislative change to Section 16(3) of the Assessment Act, 1990 which allows MPAC to collect school support information…
On March 28, 2023 the Federal Government released its 2023 Budget: A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future. The budget is focussed on making every day life more affordable for Canadians, including measures such as a grocery rebate,…
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has made several recent lottery related changes relevant to municipalities.  Information is available at the links below: Removal of COVID-19 related additional flexibility to Terms and Conditions and Use of Proceeds for…
Applications for the 2023-24 round of Inclusive Community Grants are now open. This year the program envelope is a total of $750,000. These grants provide municipalities, non-profit organizations and Indigenous communities with up to $60,000 for local projects that will help…
The Ministry of Transportation has announced 2022-23 allocations for the gas tax program. Funding for the gas tax program is determined by the number of liters of gasoline sold in the province during the previous year. Municipalities that support public transit services in…
Under the Planning Act, 1990 Consultation Timeline: February 6, 2023 – March 8, 2023 Ministry: Municipal Affairs and Housing For further details and to comment, click here. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is considering a municipal data reporting regulation…
On January 27, 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued a decision stating that municipal by-laws that prohibit people experiencing homelessness from erecting encampments could be unconstitutional if there are not appropriate shelter alternatives available.…
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