You may recall that back in September 2022 the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) of Ontario issued a Transparency Challenge looking for innovative projects or programs in the areas of transparency and open government in public institutions. Now, the IPC has launc...
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. In ...
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 minimize...
Under the Planning Act, 1990 Consultation Timeline: February 6, 2023 – March 8, 2023 Ministry: Municipal Affairs and Housing Further details and to comment: https://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/view.do?postingId=43527&language=en The Minister of Municipal Affair...
The Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance (IMFG) has released a new paper from Brittany Andrew-Amofah, Alexandra Flynn and Patricia Wood setting out a path to make municipal governance more democratic, accountable, and inclusive. The authors argue that municipalities n...
There are two new mandatory policies that must be developed as the result of two pieces of legislation. A summary is available below and is applicable in certain situations. Right to Disconnect On December 2 2021, Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 received Ro...
Another year, another virtual AMO Conference! AMCTO attended the 2021 AMO Conference and are pleased to share that we had productive delegations with Minister Steve Clark, Minister Ross Romano and Parliamentary Assistant Michael Parsa. Ministers' Forums Like last year, th...
Even though municipal meetings this past year have been anything but normal, it is important to remember that open meeting requirements still apply, including providing notice of meetings to the public, maintaining meeting minutes and continuing to hold meetings that are open...
The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) has released a final report announcing its strategic priorities for 2021-2025. AMCTO participated in the IPC’s consultation on these priorities by providing a submission in January 2021. Our submission was focussed on thre...
The Supreme Court of Canada has set a March 16th hearing date for the City of Toronto's appeal related to the City of Toronto et al v. Ontario (Attorney General), 2018 ONSC 5151 and subsequent appeal in Toronto (City) v. Ontario (Attorney General), 2019 ONCA 732 which deal...