AMCTO Policy Blog


Legislative and policy updates from Ontario's largest municipal professional association.
Recent Lottery Related Changes at the AGCO
2023-03-20 3:42:05 PM

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has made several recent lottery related changes relevant to municipalities.  Information is available at the links below: Removal of COVID-19 related additional flexibility to Terms and Conditions and Use of Proceeds for...





Regulatory Registry Posting: Proposed Minister’s Regulation under the Plannin...
2023-02-15 11:50:07 AM

Under the Planning Act, 1990 Consultation Timeline: February 6, 2023 – March 8, 2023 Ministry: Municipal Affairs and Housing Further details and to comment: https://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/view.do?postingId=43527&language=en The Minister of Municipal Affair...





Bill 39 Receives Royal Assent
2022-12-08 3:07:38 PM

In the last sitting of the fall session, Bill 39, Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022 passed third reading and received Royal Assent. This Act amends the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and the Municipal Act, 2001 to provide that if the head of council is of the o...





Regulatory Registry Postings: Regulatory proposals regarding Bill 23, More Ho...
2022-11-01 4:14:49 PM

Last week, alongside the introduction of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 , several regulatory proposals were posted for comment on Ontario’s Regulatory Registry which may have an impact on municipal operations. For more information and to comment, please visit t...





Regulatory Registry Postings: Proposed regulations regarding the Strong Mayor...
2022-10-04 11:53:05 AM

Under the Municipal Act, 2001 and City of Toronto Act, 2006 Consultation Timeline: October 3, 2022 – October 13, 2022 Ministry: Municipal Affairs and Housing Proposal Numbers: 22-MMAH014 and 22-MMAH015 Further Details and to comment: https://www.ontariocanada.com/...





Fourth Review of the AODA
2022-09-19 2:16:07 PM

The Fourth Independent Review of the   Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and its regulation O. Reg 191/11  has launched. The review is supported by a review  website  which is independent from the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility. This Revie...





Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act receives Royal Assent
2022-09-08 12:23:17 PM

Today, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario held the third-reading vote on Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act . The Bill passed with 74 ayes and 31 nays. The Bill will come into effect on November 15, 2022, the first day of office for new Councils. AMCTO shared our c...





2022 AMO Conference Highlights
2022-08-18 12:58:00 PM

The 2022 AMO conference was back in-person this year and we were pleased to participate in the three-day-long conference hosted by the City of Ottawa. Between taking part in the tradeshow, advancing our advocacy priorities at delegations meetings, and attending sessions and po...





Government Introduces Strong Mayors Legislation
2022-08-11 9:53:53 AM

On August 10, 2022 Minister Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, introduced Bill 3: Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act . If passed, the Act would give the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa additional powers including to:  Appoint municipal CAOs and other no...





Singh v Corporation of the City of Brampton
2022-08-09 3:22:48 PM

On July 11, 2022 the Ontario Superior Court of Justice made a decision regarding the City of Brampton’s filling of a vacancy on Council which may be of interest to other municipalities. The key issue on the application is whether the Resolution and By-law to fill the vacancy c...





 
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