Social and Economic Prosperity Review
Municipalities across Ontario are facing increasingly complex challenges, such as tackling homelessness and climate change, without the financial tools to solve them. It’s time for the province and municipalities to work collaboratively towards solutions for the long-term stability and sustainability of municipal finances.
AMO has called on Premier Ford to propose an update of the partnership between provincial and municipal governments to build sustainable communities, a solid foundation for economic growth and quality of life.
A social and economic prosperity review would help to create a sustainable, accountable provincial-municipal relationship where both orders of government can meet their responsibilities, grounded in:
- Affordability and fiscal sustainability for both orders of government
- Fairness for taxpayers and affordability for residents
- Coordinated and timely infrastructure investment resilient to climate realities
- Increased housing supply and affordability
- Robust health and social services supporting increased economic participation
- Long term economic development and prosperity for Ontario and its communities
- Modern, effective and streamlined service delivery
It’s the right time for a province-wide conversation.
AMO has released its 2024 pre-budget submission Social and Economic Prosperity Review, calling on the provincial government to sit down with municipalities and work together on a joint review of municipal finance, including a detailed analysis of Ontario’s infrastructure investment and service delivery needs.
The full pre-budget submission builds on the ongoing discussions AMO has been leading across the province around the stability and sustainability of municipal finances, including a presentation - AMO-Ontario Social and Economic Prosperity Review - on the plenary stage at the 2024 ROMA Conference.
We need your help.
Municipal councils are encouraged to support AMO’s ongoing advocacy efforts by:
- Highlighting the need for this review when meetings with local MPPs and community members, using key messages included in AMO's pre-budget backgrounder.
- Passing a council resolution at your next meeting, calling on the province to commit to this review in its upcoming provincial budget. AMO has organized a list of over 100 municipalities that have already sent resolutions.
- Sharing your support with local media channels using our news release template and social media messaging
- Listen to our podcast on social and economic prosperity.
