Advocacy Updates

Statement from the Chair: “OBCM is encouraged to see the federal government’s commitment to housing, infrastructure, support for Canadian industry, and public safety, all of which OBCM has been advocating for. However, we remain...

OTTAWA - Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) were pleased to take part in this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) Conference in Ottawa along with municipal, regional, provincial and federal partners. We...

BRAMPTON, ON - Ontario’s Big City Mayors came together on Friday in Brampton where housing, homelessness, infrastructure, tariffs and public safety were the focus of discussions. At the meeting two motions were passed - the...

May 16, 2025  With the release of the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) are encouraged to see investments in key priorities for Ontario’s largest cities.  Municipalities are facing...

MARKHAM , ON - Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) gathered in Markham Thursday, April 10th and Friday April 11th to discuss the significant impact of tariffs on their local economies and residents. OBCM unanimously passed a motion...

BURLINGTON, ON - Municipalities are an integral part of the day to day lives of Ontario residents, and during this election we are working hard to ensure that party leaders and local candidates understand what municipal...

Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) Discuss Election Priorities, Meet with Party Leaders and Pass Resolutions on Various Topics Including Tariffs and Police Funding  February 7, 2025  Potential tariffs, affordable housing,...

December 9, 2024 On Friday Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) caucus met to discuss priorities for Ontario’s biggest cities as we head into a new year that will include two elections. The mayors discussed preparations for both a...

October 30, 2024 Burlington, ON - Today the province released their 2024 Fall Economic Statement. Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) are pleased to see that the province has acknowledged some of the priorities for Ontario’s...

October 29, 2024 Ontario’s Big City Mayors are looking forward to the release of the province’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement tomorrow. As municipalities head into their 2025 budget cycles, we are hoping to hear updates on...

 August 20th, 2024 OTTAWA - Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) were pleased to take part in this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) Conference in Ottawa along with municipal, regional, provincial and federal...

June 17, 2024 CHATHAM-KENT, ON - Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) are calling on all levels of government to take immediate action on homelessness, mental health and addictions. At their meeting in Chatham-Kent, OBCM’s member...

April 22, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON - On Thursday April 18th and Friday April 19th, Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) gathered in Burlington for their Annual General Meeting and Conference.  We kicked off the two day event with an...

April 16, 2024 Today the Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, released the Government of Canada’s Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) welcomes the Government of Canada’s investments in...