As we prepare for 2026, we remain focused on helping your team grow through high-quality professional development and education. To support your planning and budgeting, we’ve updated pricing for our programs and services. Our offerings continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of municipal professionals and to equip your team for success in the year ahead.
Prices listed below come into effect January 1, 2026 unless otherwise noted. Please note that all prices are subject to change.
Membership
| Membership Category | Annual Dues* |
|---|---|
| Full Member | $472.00 +HST |
| Associate Member | $440.00 +HST |
| New Professional Member | $250.00 +HST |
By becoming an AMCTO member you are joining a growing community of municipal professionals who have made a commitment to uphold ethical tenets and values to bolster and advance the municipal profession. AMCTO membership is an important investment in yourself, your personal and professional growth and development.
*Updated membership fees took effect November 1, 2025.
Education
| Program | 2026 Pricing |
|---|---|
| Correspondence Programs | $425.00 +HST (per unit) |
| Zoom Programs | $520.00 +HST (per unit) |
Pricing for specific programs (including Employment Law and HR, EDMM, MCI, etc.) will be available when registration opens on December 1, 2025. Most winter and spring courses run from February to May, but some may end in June.
Professional Development
| Program | 2026 Pricing |
|---|---|
| Webinars | $110 +HST |
| Workshops | Members: $375 +HST / Non-Members: $468 +HST |
| Forums | Virtual: $375 +HST / In-Person: $499 +HST |
Please note that unless otherwise indicated, professional development workshops will be delivered virtually. Workshops tend to be half-day sessions, and webinars are typically between 1-1.5-hour sessions. Forums are full-day sessions that feature a variety of presentations and networking opportunities. Our winter and spring professional development lineup includes topics such as:
- Civil marriage solemnization
- Lottery licensing
- Finance briefings
- Winter/spring forums:
- Harassment & Incivility Forum (February 19, 2026)
- Municipal Clerks Forum (April 14, 2026)
- Municipal Finance Forum (May 14, 2026)
Registration for professional development programs will open in early December.
Annual Conference
| Registration Option | 2026 Pricing |
|---|---|
| Standard Conference Registration | Members: $804.00 +HST / Non-Members: $998.00 +HST |
| Retired/Student Member | $377.00 +HST |
| Virtual Conference Livestream | Members: $405.00 +HST / Non-Members: $428.00 +HST |
| Exhibitor Booth | Standard: $2,485 +HST / Premium: $2,958 +HST |
Further details (including specific pricing for optional activities such as gala tickets, exhibitor package add-ons, virtual conference lite, etc.) will be available in the new year. Registration (including exhibitor registration and hotel booking) will launch in early January.
Accreditation
| Program | 2026 Pricing |
|---|---|
| CMO Application Fee | $207.00 +HST |
| AMP Application Fee | $207.00 +HST |
| AOMC Application Fee | $207.00 +HST |
Our sector-leading professional accreditation program raises the bar of Ontario municipal excellence by advancing the profession and showcasing members' municipal expertise.
Job Broadcast Service
| Product | 2026 Pricing |
|---|---|
| Standard Job Posting | $609.00 +HST |
| Featured Job Posting | $712.00 +HST |
| Standard Job Posting + Civic Jobs Add-On | $764.00 +HST |
| Featured Job Posting + Civic Jobs Add-On | $865.00 +HST |
Post your municipal job opportunity with us and reach a large pool of qualified, experienced professionals to find your ideal candidate. Our job ads are posted within 1-3 business days and circulated on a weekly basis to 2,200+ members in our job postings e-newsletter. Featured and add-on options are available to provide extended reach and job ad visibility.
Ontario Municipal Directory
| Product | 2026 Pricing |
|---|---|
| 3-Month Subscription | $95.00 +HST |
| 12-Month Subscription | $385.00 +HST |
The AMCTO Ontario Municipal Directory (OMD) is the best way to reach key decision-makers in Ontario's 444 municipalities. The online directory provides access to key contacts across all 444 Ontario municipalities and is available as a one-year or three-month subscription.
Each year, AMCTO’s Board of Directors reviews all program fees in relation to overall financial market conditions, such as inflation and cost of living. The Board reviews these decisions under the guiding principle of ensuring that the organization is sustainable in the short and long term and that our members continue to receive value from our programs and membership.
We hope these details will support you in planning and budgeting for your team’s professional development in 2026. If you have any questions about our programs, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to continuing to support your success in the new year.