Study on regional governance as overseen by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
The Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy will meet to conduct a study on regional governance as overseen by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Committee intends to hold public hearings in Durham, Halton, Niagara, County of Simcoe, Waterloo and York. The Committee intends to travel and hold public hearings in St. Catharine's on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Burlington on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Brampton on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Ajax on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Vaughan on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Kitchener on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Interested people who wish to be considered to make an oral presentation to the Committee are required to register by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 (St. Catharine's, Burlington, Brampton) and 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 (Ajax, Vaughan, Kitchener).
Those who do not wish to make an oral presentation in St. Catharine's, Burlington, Brampton, Ajax, Vaughan or Kitchener may request to appear in Durham, Halton, Niagara, County of Simcoe, Waterloo and York. Those who do not wish to make an oral presentation but wish to comment on the issue in St. Catharine's, Burlington, Brampton, Ajax, Vaughan or Kitchener may send a written submission by 7:00 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Those who do not wish to make an oral presentation but wish to comment on the issue in Durham, Halton, Niagara, County of Simcoe, Waterloo and York may send a written submission. To register or send a written submission, please visit the following link: ola.org/en/apply-committees. The Committee will stream live from location when available. For the link to the webcast, and to find times and availability, please visit the Legislative Assembly website at ola.org.
Isaiah Thorning, Clerk Whitney Block, Room 1405, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2
Telephone: 416-325-3526 Facsimile: 416-325-3505 TTY: 416-325-3538
E-mail: schicp@ola.org |
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing hosted a cross-sector Housing Forum on Monday November 27. The next Housing Supply Action Plan will include: - A new ‘use it or lose it’ approach to hold developers accountable for getting shovels in ground for approved housing development permits;
- An intent to release the finalized Provincial Policy Statement soon; and,
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A strategy to leverage modular housing to create more housing supply quickly.
The forum focused on four themes: - Housing-enabling infrastructure
- Activating the ‘missing middle’
- Inclusive housing
- Modular housing.
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Demand has been strong for our new CAO Leadership Program. We currently have 19 students registered which means only 6 slots remain. Book today (and yes you can pay in January 2024) to avoid disappointment.
This program is ideal for CAOs and Aspiring CAOs in municipalities of all tiers and sizes across Ontario. Professional managers and key decision makers will gain the vital leadership skills, strategies, and methods needed to better support elected officials and effectively implement Council policies, levelling up to more senior roles.
Schedule
Module 1: Transformational Leadership: Thursday April 4th – 9-4 online via Zoom Module 2 : Culture Shaping Leader: Thursday April 11th – 9-4 online via Zoom
Module 3 : Digital Figures: Tuesday May 14th – in-person at White Oaks Resort and Spa Niagara-on-the-Lake (day before OMAA Spring Workshop) or online via Zoom Module 4 : Political Acuity: Thursday May 30th – 9-4 online via zoom
Module 5 : Decisions Data and Solutions: Thursday June 6th – 9-4 in-person at Miles S. Nadal Centre at 222 Bay Street, Suite 500, Toronto or online via Zoom Pricing Members $4500 + HST Non-Members $4700 + HST |
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The City of Burlington, recognized as one of the best mid-sized cities in Canada, is home to over 185,000 residents and a healthy business sector. The City is experiencing continuous and well planned growth with over 38,000 residential units in the planning pipeline and nearly 8,000 units currently under review. Burlington provides an exceptional quality of life, complete with natural attractions such as the Niagara Escarpment, Lake Ontario, abundant community amenities and services, excellent schools, and quality healthcare. The City has a long and well-earned reputation of excellence in civic administration and a high level of community engagement.
The ideal candidate is an experienced consensus building executive with an established track record of success in the broader public sector. You are recognized as an innovative leader with well-developed problem-solving skills. The City Manager is expected to deliver on the priorities and decisions of elected officials and assist in the delivery of the planned housing targets provided by the Province of Ontario and committed to by the City of Burlington Council. You are an exceptional and strategic communicator as well as an adept listener. Your commitment to public service is steadfast and demonstrated by your commitment to customer service to the residents and businesses of Burlington.
Deadline: 8 December 2023 |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
The Town of Moosonee is located on the west banks of the Moose River, a short 12 miles from the salt waters of the James Bay. It is considered to be “the Gateway to the Arctic”. Moosonee is not connected to the road system in Ontario and all travellers arrive in Moosonee by train or plane, or on ice roads. Scheduled train services are provided by Ontario Northland, from Cochrane, Ontario. Scheduled air transportation services are provided by Air Creebec and Thunder Airlines. The permanent population of Moosonee is approximately 2,500 with about 85% being Cree.
Reporting to the Municipal Council, the CAO will provide leadership, direction to and coordination of the Management Team in developing, implementing, and administering the policies and procedures of the Town and Council in accordance with applicable By-Laws and regulations. The CAO provides effective, progressive advice to elected officials and the Management Team, and interacts regularly with the Head of Council and elected officials. The CAO is responsible for direct supervision of all municipal managers. Work is performed with high degree of independent action. Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills: A minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience (or other comparable experience) is required. Post-secondary degree or certificate in Business and/or Public Administration is required. Strong knowledge of legislation and policy as they relate to municipal government, including knowledge of the Municipal Act and Planning Act. Excellent leadership, administrative, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Demonstrated municipal financial, human resources and administration experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including superior report writing, presentation skills, and negotiating skills. Preferred Qualifications, Experience, and Skills: Successful completion of the Municipal Administration Program from AMTCO, at minimum. Certified Municipal Officer (CMO), Certified Municipal Manager (CMM), CEMC and/or OH&S certifications are considered an asset.
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| A few questions have emerged from our member survey.
Is it too late to join the Mentorship Match Up Program? No.
Are there still time slots available with Mentors? Yes, most mentors continue to refresh timeslots. A few have scaled back as they have established ongoing coaching relationships with Mentees.
I've booked a meeting, but what questions should I ask my mentor? This list may be useful it helping kick-start the conversation.
If you haven't registered yet (1) click on the link above, (2) click on ‘MENTEE REGISTRATION FORM’ at the top of the website and fill it in, (3) follow the prompts to register and set a password, (4) verification email, (5) return to the mentorship site, click MENTEE REGISTRATION FORM again … log in with your email address and password. |
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My friend Summer is a big fan of anecdotes. Just the other day she told me how two other dogs she knows refuse to go to the dog park now because one got sick and the other said it's a real dump. She concluded we shouldn't go because "everyone says it is not safe".
Anecdotes often weave through conversations, discussions, and even decision-making processes. While anecdotes can be compelling and emotionally resonant, they do not equate to reliable data. It's dangerous to assume that individual stories represent broader trends or truths. Anecdotes lack the statistical rigor required to draw accurate conclusions. What might be a compelling narrative for one person may not be reflective of a more comprehensive reality.
To make informed decisions and understand the complexity of issues, we must embrace a balanced approach that combines the richness of personal narratives with the depth and reliability of data. We should gather feedback from users and non-users plus data from the folks who maintain the dog park. And besides, I love the dog park. |
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