Lib. leader Bonnie Crombie 🇨🇦 says that she and her party would work more collaboratively with municipal governments to build a better Ontario. #AMO2024

Green Party leader Mike Schreiner takes the stage at the AMO Conference. He says he would make sure municipal leaders can serve in a respectful environment. He says he would “fix the broken fiscal framework” and create a dedicated ministry to help the homeless. #AMO2024.

.Mike Schreiner says Ontario has a, “crisis of caring.” He tells AMO Conference delegates we need a provincial government that cares about the people it serves. He focuses on healthcare, education, affordable housing and the environment. #AMO2025

Green Party leader Mike Schreiner says that he would create, “a new deal” with municipal governments, especially to ensure that Ontario is investing in climate-ready infrastructure, and building a fair and caring society.

On now at #AMO2024: Concurrent sessions are starting at 3:30 p.m. in the Westin.

Good morning. It's a beautiful day here in City of Ottawa (we might even see the sun!) & another great day at #AMO2024. Lots happening - be sure to check your #AMO app for the full program, or flag down staff if you need help. Media should check in at the media room (201).

. FCM President Geoff Stewart addresses #AMO2024. Says the funding model & growth framework for municipalities must be modernized. “It would unlock the full potential of our municipalities.” Additionally, municipalities need more support to address the housing crisis.

Ontario Chamber President Daniel Tisch APR, FCPRS, ICD.D, Peel Region police chief Chief Nishan Duraiappah & Ottawa hospital CEO Cameron Love, led by TVO.me’s nam kiwanuka discuss health and social services in municipalities, say “there is an interwoven dependency” on each other to create healthy communities. #AMO2024

Municipalities are growing, and there’s a need to shift and change the system to not only grow capacity, but address resource & funding issues long-term. What worked ten years ago, is not going to work today, or 10 years from now, say panelists. #AMO2024

Presenter Brian Lewis talks about the future of the economy and the future of work in Ontario, including how they will all be impacted by technology, AI, population, climate, etc. & how we can prepare. #AMO2024

Health Minister Sylvia Jones addresses #AMO2024 AMO Conference delegates. She focuses on Ontario's opioid crisis. She says the Ontario government will make changes related to safe supply sites, and invest $378M for 19 new support facilities.

.Kinga Surma addresses #AMO2024, announces intake will open tomorrow for $400 million Housing-Enabling Core Servicing stream of $1 billion Housing Infrastructure program to repair core assets like #roads, #bridges, culverts.

.City of Peterborough wins a #PJMarshall Award for its Modular Bridge Housing Community project. The City built 50 modular homes, washrooms & a central service hub to provide housing to residents who previously lived in a homelessness encampment. #AMO2024

.York Region wins a #PJMarshall Award for its automated transit facility inspection program. York’s buses have onboard cameras & AI technology to scan bus stops, detect issues, & generate real-time reports for staff – eliminating the need for in-person inspections. #AMO2024

.The Town of Midland wins a #PJMarshall Award for using AI to develop a risk assessment model for its water & wastewater infrastructure. The technology pairs the Town’s existing data with AI to determine potential risk & cost of infrastructure failure with higher precision. #AMO2024

Minister Paul Calandra addresses #AMO2024, announces the Provincial Planning Statement is finalized and will be launched today. The new plan will reduce red tape, he says, and offer tools, flexibility and consistency for municipalities to build more homes.

The Minister of Health today announced $378 million dollars to support 19 new social support and treatment hubs for individuals living with addiction and mental health challenges, and also said it was closing nine supervised safe consumption sites. newswire.ca/news-releases/…

Excellent panel discussion this morning at #AMO2024 on housing - exploring the factors that continue to impact supply, affordability, & labour force, & what it will truly take to solve Ontario’s housing crisis, led by Steve Paikin.

#AMO2024 wraps up with a panel discussion on #infrastructure. Municipalities are grappling with $250 billion in capital investments over the next 10 years to support growth. Panelists discuss the scope and breadth of this challenge, and the role of each level of government.

And just like that, #AMO2024 has come & gone. City of Ottawa graciously hosted more than 3300 participants for four days of learning, networking and important meetings and discussions. From us to you - thank you. Safe travels home, & see you at #AMO2025.