Association of Municipalities of Ontario

What is AMO?

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) works to make municipal governments stronger and more effective. Through AMO, Ontario’s 444 municipalities work together to achieve shared goals and meet common challenges.

Through policy development, cost-saving programs, conferences and training opportunities, AMO provides municipal officials with tools to succeed, and programs to help maximize taxpayer dollars.

City of Cambridge at the AMO 2026 Conference

Mayor Jan Liggett, City Manager Rob Axiak, members of Council, and City staff are attending the 2026 AMO Conference in Ottawa to advocate for issues that matter most to Cambridge residents.

During meetings with provincial ministers and government officials, the City will focus on three key priorities aimed at improving public safety, supporting community well-being, protecting critical infrastructure, and managing costs for taxpayers.

The City's priorities include:

  • Addictions and mental health support: Calling for increased provincial investment in long-term treatment and prevention programs to better support people in crisis and reduce pressure on emergency services.
  • Riverside Dam funding: Seeking provincial cost-sharing support for upgrades and maintenance of the Riverside Dam, an important piece of flood-protection infrastructure that helps safeguard homes, businesses, and transportation networks.
  • Bill 97 privacy requirements: Supporting the Province's new privacy rules and offering Cambridge as a pilot municipality to help develop practical tools, templates, and training that could benefit municipalities across Ontario.

The City will continue working with provincial partners to advance these priorities and secure solutions that support residents, businesses, and the region. The City will also further advocate for:

  • Encampment safety and homelessness: Requesting a province-wide approach that provides municipalities with the resources and tools needed to address encampments while balancing compassion, public safety, and access to public spaces.
  • Scrap metal theft prevention: Advocating for stronger regulations on scrap metal sales, including better seller identification, record-keeping, and enforcement measures to help reduce theft and protect businesses and infrastructure.