Ontario’s Big City Mayors Statement on the Province’s Announcement of the New Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program and Increased Funding for Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund

by Angela Trewartha | Mar 21, 2024 | Housing, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Top Stories

March 21, 2024 Today OBCM Chair and Mayor of Burlington Marianne Meed Ward and OBCM Member Mayor David West of Richmond Hill joined Premier Doug Ford, Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister Kinga Surma and Minister Michael Parsa along with Mayor Lynn Dollin of...

Ontario’s Big City Mayors Statement on Upcoming Ontario Budget 2024

by Angela Trewartha | Mar 20, 2024 | Housing, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Top Stories

March 20, 2024 Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) are looking forward to the release of the 2024 Ontario Budget by Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy. On behalf of the residents of Ontario’s largest cities, we are hoping that the provincial budget will address our...

Ontario’s Big City Mayors Meet with Minister Bethlenfalvy to Discuss Municipal Priorities for the 2024 Provincial Budget

by Angela Trewartha | Feb 9, 2024 | Housing, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Top Stories

February 9, 2024 Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) met today to discuss issues facing Ontario’s largest cities and were joined by Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy. The Mayors discussed OBCM’s key priorities for the 2024 Budget with the Minister:...

Ontario’s Big City Mayors Meet with Minister Calandra and Pass Resolutions on Federal Funding for Additional Shelter Space and Provincial Support for Regional Innovation Centres

by Angela Trewartha | Dec 15, 2023 | Housing, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Top Stories

December 15, 2023 Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) met today to discuss key issues facing Ontario’s largest cities and were joined by Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Paul Calandra. The Mayors discussed OBCM’s key priorities including housing...

Ontario’s Big City Mayors Statement on Minister Calandra’s Announcement – “Ontario Taking Action to Support Municipal Partners in Building More Homes and Protecting Taxpayers”

by Angela Trewartha | Dec 13, 2023 | Housing, Infrastructure, Top Stories

Ontario’s Big City Mayors Statement on Minister Calandra’s Announcement – “Ontario Taking Action to Support Municipal Partners in Building More Homes and Protecting Taxpayers” December 13, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON – Today the Minister of Municipal Affairs and...

Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) Statement on Federal Government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement

by Angela Trewartha | Nov 21, 2023 | Housing, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Top Stories

November 21, 2023 Today the federal government released their 2023 Fall Economic Statement. Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) were pleased to see the creation of new programs that will fund the building of new rental units and support the building of affordable...