Municipalities Newsletter

As Toronto gridlock continues to frustrate commuters, Mayor Olivia Chow wants one person to be held responsible for managing and reducing congestion across the city

With the powers extending to more municipalities today, some councils have officially opposed the changes

Kenora council discussed strong mayor powers in mid-April, and Poirier discussed it with Newswatch during the 2025 NOMA conference.

The move is aimed at easing pressure on builders as new home construction and sales hit record lows

'I’m just finding there’s just not enough clarity around what a strong mayor can and cannot do,' says Coun. Lori Hutcheson; new powers could come into effect May 1

Ontario government make a move to get Alstom a much-needed sole-source procurement contract for the TTC rail line two in Toronto.

Mayor Andrew Hallikas asked if the province will increase the presence of OPP and conservation officers on Ontario boundary waters.

Rick Dumas, a longtime NOMA board member, replaces eight-year president Wendy Landry.

'Come into my office and we'll get things done, rather than go through the bureaucracy,' premier tells First Nations development conference

The premier announced the decision as he railed against ‘unelected politically appointed judges’