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March 19, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Take a look at AMO’s Holding Public Meetings Handguide.
  • Make Your Municipal Move campaign update.
  • Proposed Harmonization of Municipal Road Construction Standards.
  • Ontario Heritage Framework Transformation: Archaeology Program changes.
  • July 1 Deadline for BPS energy reporting. 
  • Consultation on 2026-2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.  
  • Webinar on Build Canada Homes. 
  • Celebrating 70 years of Ontario’s Small Urban Municipalities: keynote speaker announcement.
  • Supporting your Run for Municipal Office in 2026: Resources and Workshops.
  • Indigenous Candidates Thinking of Running for Office.
  • Better Rural Data for Better Municipal Decisions - join us April 2.
  • Blog: Public-Sector Identification in the Age of AI.
  • Canoe Webinar: Procurement Confessions.
  • OPPI is seeking a Public Interest Representative.
  • IPAC Emerging Leaders Conference. 
  • FCM’s Board nominations are now open.
  • Careers.

 

March 12, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Municipal Information & Data Analysis System - Get access!
  • Opportunity: AMO Board of Directors Election 2026-2028.
  • Recording: Unlock AMO's New Workforce Development Campaign Assets.
  • Consultation on 2026-2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.
  • Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative.
  • AMO Conference Early Bird Rates End Today at 6 pm.
  • Celebrating 70 years of Ontario’s Small Urban Municipalities: Program Update.
  • Supporting your Run for Municipal Office in 2026: Resources and Workshops.
  • Indigenous Candidates Thinking of Running for Office.
  • Take a look at AMO’s Chairing Meetings Effectively Handguide.
  • Asset Management Orientation for Council.
  • The All Risk Municipal Grant Application Deadline is May 1.
  • Canoe Webinar: Procurement Confessions.
  • IPAC Emerging Leaders Conference. 
  • Free Intersectoral Action Training Series to enhance well-being in Ontario.
  • Careers.

 

March 5, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Opportunity: AMO Board of Directors Election 2026-2028.
  • Take a look at AMO’s Responding to Constituents Handguide.
  • Recording: Unlock AMO's New Workforce Development Campaign Assets.
  • Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative.
  • AMO Conference Early Bird Rates End Thursday, March 12.
  • Supporting your Run for Municipal Office in 2026: Resources and Workshops.
  • Indigenous Candidates Thinking of Running for Office.
  • Workshop: Lead through crisis with confidence.
  • The All Risk Municipal Grant Application Deadline is May 1.
  • BPS Energy Data Reports due July 1, 2026.
  • Blog: Why Canadian Municipalities Must Rethink Cybersecurity in the Age of AI.
  • Reduce Employee Group Benefits Costs.
  • Apply now: AMCTO-Mitacs Municipal Innovation Internship Program.
  • Free Intersectoral Action Training Series to enhance well-being in Ontario.
  • Careers.

 

February 26, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Opportunity: AMO Board of Directors Election 2026-2028.
  • Unlock AMO’s New Workforce Development Campaign Assets. 
  • Recently launched: AMO's Leading with Respect Handguides.
  • Geologic Carbon Storage Framework.
  • Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative.
  • AMO 2026: Conference Registration Open!
  • Supporting your Run for Municipal Office in 2026: Resources and Workshops.
  • Indigenous Candidates Thinking of Running for Office.
  • Workshop: Lead through crisis with confidence.
  • Let’s Turn Up Voter Turnout.
  • OSUM Conference: Register Today!
  • Navigating Conflict Relationships for Municipally Elected Officials.
  • Freedom of Information and Privacy Impact Assessments.
  • Help Property Owners Avoid Expense Service Line Repair Costs.
  • Healthcare Procurement Made Easy.
  • 2026 IPAC Leadership Summit & One-Year Membership.
  • Free Intersectoral Action Training Series. 
  • Webinar on lead service line replacements.
  • Careers.

 

February 19, 2026 

In This Issue:

  •  Just launched: AMO's Leading with Respect Handguides.
  • Webinar: AMO’s Public Affairs and Advertising Campaign.
  • Ontario Land Tribunal Announces AI Practice Update.
  • Rural Ontario Development Fund. 
  • Geologic Carbon Storage Framework.
  • Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative.
  • Guidance for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence. 
  • AMO 2026: Conference Registration Open!
  • Supporting your Run for Municipal Office in 2026: Resources and Workshops.
  • OSUM Conference: Register Today!
  • AMO Regional and Single-Tier Caucus Virtual Meet-Up: 2026.
  • Navigating Conflict Relationships for Municipally Elected Officials.
  • Municipal Student Survey.
  • Bring Your Building Permit Process and Planning Applications Online.
  • Streamline Your Document Signing Process.
  • Free Intersectoral Action Training Series. 
  • Webinar on lead service line replacements.
  • Careers.