Ontario Premier Doug Ford is scheduled to address the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa today at 10:50 a.m. ET. CBC News will broadcast the speech live as it happens. Local leaders are anticipated to urge the province for consistent funding and increased support in addressing pressing issues like homelessness and aging infrastructure.
Yesterday, a joint announcement by the provincial and federal governments unveiled a $1 billion fund to aid Ontario municipalities that do not impose development charges in constructing and revitalizing essential infrastructure. The annual AMO conference serves as a platform for representatives from various urban, suburban, and rural areas to engage in policy discussions and interact directly with provincial ministers.
In past conferences, significant updates emerged regarding the transition away from supervised injection sites and deliberations on the future of elected school board trustees.