Ontario's Big City Mayors
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Today, OBCM wrote to Premier Ford calling for collaboration on the concerns he raised w/ Ontario’s Automated Speed Enforcement program. The evidence is clear - speed cameras save lives. We're urging that they remain in school zones, where they protect our most vulnerable residents. Link to letter:
www.ontariobigcitymayors.ca
October 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today, OBCM wrote to Premier Ford calling for collaboration on the concerns he raised w/ Ontario’s Automated Speed Enforcement program. The evidence is clear - speed cameras save lives. We're urging that they remain in school zones, where they protect our most vulnerable residents. Link to letter:
Ontario's Big City Mayors congratulate the Right Honourable Mark Carney on being sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister today. We look forward to working with him and his new Cabinet. Full statement here: www.ontariobigcitymayors.ca/statement-fr...
Statement from Ontario's Big City Mayors on the appointment of Prime Minister Mark Carney and the new Federal Cabinet - Ontario Big City Mayors
Statement from Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) on the appointment of Prime Minister Mark Carney and new Federal Cabinet March 14, 2025 Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) would like to congratulate the...
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March 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Ontario's Big City Mayors congratulate the Right Honourable Mark Carney on being sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister today. We look forward to working with him and his new Cabinet. Full statement here: www.ontariobigcitymayors.ca/statement-fr...
“International Women’s Day is an important reminder of the powerful impact women leaders are having in every sector,including municipal government. As Chair of OBCM, I'm proud to stand alongside the talented women who are shaping the future of our cities."
www.ontariobigcitymayors.ca/ontarios-mun...
www.ontariobigcitymayors.ca/ontarios-mun...
Ontario’s Municipal Leadership Shines on International Women’s Day - Ontario Big City Mayors
Ontario’s Major Municipal Organizations Led by Women Ontario – As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, it is a historic moment for municipal leadership in Ontario. For the first time, all majo...
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March 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
“International Women’s Day is an important reminder of the powerful impact women leaders are having in every sector,including municipal government. As Chair of OBCM, I'm proud to stand alongside the talented women who are shaping the future of our cities."
www.ontariobigcitymayors.ca/ontarios-mun...
www.ontariobigcitymayors.ca/ontarios-mun...
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Day 2 of our Washington delegation we attended the Great Lakes Day breakfast, where we heard from representatives from both the US and Canada on the importance of our shared stewardship of the Great Lakes.
March 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Day 2 of our Washington delegation we attended the Great Lakes Day breakfast, where we heard from representatives from both the US and Canada on the importance of our shared stewardship of the Great Lakes.
We are thankful to see the support from our mayoral colleagues in the U.S. as we all work to help protect our municipalities from the economic impacts of pending tariffs.
www.usmayors.org/2025/03/03/s...
www.usmayors.org/2025/03/03/s...
Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Impending U.S. Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Washington, D.C.— In advance of pending tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and the potential impact on the American economy, the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Executive Committee passed an emer...
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March 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We are thankful to see the support from our mayoral colleagues in the U.S. as we all work to help protect our municipalities from the economic impacts of pending tariffs.
www.usmayors.org/2025/03/03/s...
www.usmayors.org/2025/03/03/s...
It's Election Day in Ontario! 🗳️
Polls are open 9am - 9pm
No voters card? No problem! You can still vote with a piece of ID that shows your name & address
Questions ➡️Visit elections.on.ca
Polls are open 9am - 9pm
No voters card? No problem! You can still vote with a piece of ID that shows your name & address
Questions ➡️Visit elections.on.ca
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's Election Day in Ontario! 🗳️
Polls are open 9am - 9pm
No voters card? No problem! You can still vote with a piece of ID that shows your name & address
Questions ➡️Visit elections.on.ca
Polls are open 9am - 9pm
No voters card? No problem! You can still vote with a piece of ID that shows your name & address
Questions ➡️Visit elections.on.ca
Ontario’s cities need a new deal. Rising costs for healthcare, social services, & infrastructure are straining a property tax system never meant to fund provincial responsibilities.
How will your local candidates support municipalities? Let's ask them.
Learn more: obcm.ca #onpoli #ONelxn
How will your local candidates support municipalities? Let's ask them.
Learn more: obcm.ca #onpoli #ONelxn
February 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Ontario's Big City Mayors are working hard to address the impacts of tariffs on our communities.
We are looking to the provincial and federal governments to work with us to keep our local economies strong.
Learn more at: obcm.ca
We are looking to the provincial and federal governments to work with us to keep our local economies strong.
Learn more at: obcm.ca
February 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Ontario's Big City Mayors are working hard to address the impacts of tariffs on our communities.
We are looking to the provincial and federal governments to work with us to keep our local economies strong.
Learn more at: obcm.ca
We are looking to the provincial and federal governments to work with us to keep our local economies strong.
Learn more at: obcm.ca
Ontario’s Big City Mayors are advocating for municipalities this #election. We’ve been doing our part and are looking for a partner in the next provincial government.
Our focus:
💙 Homelessness, Mental Health & Addictions
🏡 Housing & Housing-Enabling Infrastructure
🤝 A New Deal for Municipalities
Our focus:
💙 Homelessness, Mental Health & Addictions
🏡 Housing & Housing-Enabling Infrastructure
🤝 A New Deal for Municipalities
February 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ontario’s Big City Mayors are advocating for municipalities this #election. We’ve been doing our part and are looking for a partner in the next provincial government.
Our focus:
💙 Homelessness, Mental Health & Addictions
🏡 Housing & Housing-Enabling Infrastructure
🤝 A New Deal for Municipalities
Our focus:
💙 Homelessness, Mental Health & Addictions
🏡 Housing & Housing-Enabling Infrastructure
🤝 A New Deal for Municipalities
Tariffs, housing, homelessness, rising police costs & a new fiscal deal for cities were the focus of today’s OBCM meeting where mayors discussed & passed motions urging government action and met w/@mikeschreiner.bsky.social & @maritstilesndp.bsky.social on their municipal plans ➡️tinyurl.com/2d58e3yt
February 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Tariffs, housing, homelessness, rising police costs & a new fiscal deal for cities were the focus of today’s OBCM meeting where mayors discussed & passed motions urging government action and met w/@mikeschreiner.bsky.social & @maritstilesndp.bsky.social on their municipal plans ➡️tinyurl.com/2d58e3yt