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Asset Management Ontario (AMOntario), in partnership with AMO, is hosting a free virtual webinar series with tips and strategies to help municipalities comply with the July 1, 2025, requirements of Ontario Regulation 588/17: Asset Management Planning for…
At the end of January, the Federal Commission on Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions released its final report.
Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue and her team were tasked with examining and assessing foreign interference and…
Under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act Consultation Timeline: January 27, 2025 – March 13, 2025 (45 days) Ministry: Ministry of the Solicitor General
Animal Welfare Services (AWS), within the Ministry of the Solicitor General, is responsible for…
The 2024 Ontario Building Code came into effect on January 1, 2025, with a three-month grace period until March 31, 2025 for certain designs that are already underway. As municipalities and applicants transition to using the new code by April 1, we are taking the…
Several regulatory and legislative changes came into effect as of January 1, 2025. Some of the changes most relevant to municipalities include:
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An amendment to the Cannabis Control Act, 2017 prohibits and establishes fines for the…
On December 9, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 238, Emergency Management Modernization Act, 2024. The bill makes amendments to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990, and the Ministry of Community and Social Services Act R.S.O. 1990…
Last week, Liberal MPP Lucille Collard tabled Bill 236, Captive Wildlife Protection Act, to create basic standards and a licensing requirement for individuals and “roadside zoos” that keep exotic animals in captivity. Endorsed by World Animal Protection (WAP) and the…
Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) is a new program aimed at supporting local government infrastructure projects. Its goal is to support infrastructure owners and decision-makers in developing projects that build resilience and contribute to Canada's path to net-zero…
In late November, the Province announced they will provide over $77 million in financial relief to municipalities to help offset the increased cost of municipal police services provided by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The investment addresses budget impacts resulting…
Last week, the Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Hon. David Piccini introduced Bill 229, Working for Workers Six Act, 2024. Currently in Second Reading, the proposed legislation amends various statutes, including the Employment Standards…
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