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Applications for the 2025-2026 round of Seniors Community Grants are now open. These grants provide municipalities and non-profit organizations with $1,000 to $25,000 for local projects that help older adults live independently, ensure their safety and security,…
Last month, the Ontario Minister of Red Tape Reduction, Hon. Mike Harris, introduced Bill 227, Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024. Similar to previous years, the bill includes legislative amendments included in the Province’s Fall Red Tape Reduction Package. …
As of December 2, Infrastructure Ontario began accepting applications for the Housing-Enabling Water Infrastructure (HEWI) lending stream, under Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) Loan Program. Previously announced in August, the program provides up to $1 billion in loans to…
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) with the Ontario Human Rights Commission has released a co-developed assessment tool “to identify, assess, minimize or avoid discrimination and uphold human rights obligations throughout the lifecycle of an AI system.” According to the LCO, AI…
The Ontario Ombudsman has weighed in on what is likely the first decision from an independent accountability officer on the accountability and transparency provisions of strong mayor authorities since the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022 came into effect. The Ombudsman is…
The Ministry of Finance is seeking input into the development of the Province’s 2025 Budget. The Province wants to know what municipalities need and want to see in the 2025 Budget. Municipalities and other interested parties can:
Take the survey
Provide a…
There is a new report from Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer, Greg Essensa, on addressing misinformation and disinformation threats to election administration. This report comes ahead of the scheduled 2026 provincial election and rumoured early 2025 election call.
We expressed…
Effective October 7, 2024, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) updated the age requirement for eligible youth amateur sport organizations who wish to apply for a charitable lottery licence.
Previously, representative teams in youth amateur sports…
Earlier this week, the Ontario Minister of Transportation, Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria introduced Bill 212, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024. The proposed legislation, which aims to reduce traffic congestion and make commuting easier, would:
Accelerate the…
Earlier this year, Ombudsman Ontario released a new municipal resource Codes of Conduct and Integrity Commissioners: Guide for Municipalities. The guide, which intends to prevent future complaints and promote consistent standards across the province, combines and condenses…
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