Municipalities in Grey Bruce are taking part in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s 2020 AMO Conference this week.
From Monday, (Aug17) to Wednesday, (Aug19), Warden Paul McQueen and a number of County Councillors will join more than 1,000 participants in the
annual conference.
Grey County says it’s a chance for municipal officials to discuss and move forward on shared challenges, and to create new opportunities that can benefit their communities.
McQueen and County delegates will meet with Provincial representatives to discuss regional transportation networks, long-term care COVID-19 expenses, and rural broadband access.
McQueen will also be joining the wardens of Bruce, Huron and Perth County to discuss the need for beef processing facilities in the region.
A media release from the County says this year’s AMO conference is the, “Most comprehensive gathering of government leaders since the global pandemic began.”
Other key session topics at this year’s conference include COVID-19, municipal services and economic recovery; long-term care; broadband internet quality and coverage across Ontario; diversity, equality and women in leadership; building strong relationships with Indigenous communities; economic perspectives on immigration and youth retention; climate change; waste management and the transition to full producer responsibility; disruption, data use, and digital governance; the future of 911 service; and more.
Keynote presenters include Ontario Premier Doug Ford, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath, Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca, Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner, and AMO President Jamie McGarvey.
