AMCTO Policy Blog


Legislative and policy updates from Ontario's largest municipal professional association.
Third Party Audits of Municipal Finances and Development Charges
2023-05-05 10:37:44 AM

As has been widely covered,   Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022  contained sweeping changes with financial impacts for municipalities. Multiple municipal associations, including AMCTO, flagged concerns to the Province about the impacts of these changes. As a result,...





Administrative Burden Advocacy - Roadside Zoos and Exotic Animals
2023-04-25 12:21:00 PM

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...





Regulatory Registry Posting: Proposed Minister’s Regulation under the Plannin...
2023-02-15 11:50:07 AM

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...





2023 ROMA Conference Highlights
2023-01-25 2:12:25 PM

AMCTO was pleased to participate in the first in-person ROMA Conference since 2020! We participated in the trade show, took part in delegation meetings to advance our advocacy priorities, and attended concurrent and plenary sessions. It was great to connect with municipal coll...





Advocacy Update: Calling for Return to the Assessment Cycle
2023-01-18 11:49:09 AM

As you'll recall, the province postponed property assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic. While this rationale was understood, continued delay is have effects on municipal finances. AMCTO and other municipal associations were disappointed that the Fall Economic Statement...





2023 OMPF Allocations Announced
2022-11-09 3:36:22 PM

The Ontario government has announced its 2023 funding allocations under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) . The government is maintaining the program envelope at $500 million, where it has been since 2020. AMCTO continues to advocate for stable and predictable ...





Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act receives Royal Assent
2022-09-08 12:23:17 PM

Today, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario held the third-reading vote on Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act . The Bill passed with 74 ayes and 31 nays. The Bill will come into effect on November 15, 2022, the first day of office for new Councils. AMCTO shared our c...





2022 AMO Conference Highlights
2022-08-18 12:58:00 PM

The 2022 AMO conference was back in-person this year and we were pleased to participate in the three-day-long conference hosted by the City of Ottawa. Between taking part in the tradeshow, advancing our advocacy priorities at delegations meetings, and attending sessions and po...





Government Introduces Strong Mayors Legislation
2022-08-11 9:53:53 AM

On August 10, 2022 Minister Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, introduced Bill 3: Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act . If passed, the Act would give the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa additional powers including to:  Appoint municipal CAOs and other no...





Premier Ford Appoints Cabinet
2022-06-29 9:24:25 AM

On Friday, June 24 th , Premier Ford unveiled his new cabinet, keeping many existing members, appointing some returning caucus members to cabinet for the first time, and rewarding some of the newest MPPs. Of particular interest to AMCTO and the municipal sector are the foll...





 
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