Supporting Communities: Driving Recovery in the Wake of COVID-19 Policy

The COVID-19 pandemic is testing Canadians and our governments. The unprecedented impacts from this economic and public health crisis are expected to continue for the foreseeable future. As the Federal government examines its priorities ahead of the upcoming Throne Speech, AMO believes there are pressing recovery challenges to address over the near and longer-term.

Municipal governments have kept communities running by providing critical services and relief to residents and businesses during the pandemic. Despite this, vulnerabilities have been exposed and exacerbated within communities threatening the economic and social security of residents.

In this submission, Supporting Communities: Driving Recovery in the Wake of COVID-19 Policy, AMO recognizes that Ontario’s municipal governments can drive aspects of economic recovery and ongoing safety to ensure a path toward greater national prosperity. To that end, AMO is outlining policy priorities that align with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). These priorities can lead to a fair, safe and inclusive recovery for all Canadians.