by Angela Trewartha | Jun 1, 2026 | Housing, Infrastructure, Top Stories
Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) have long advocated for the federal and provincial governments to play a more significant role in funding housing and growth related infrastructure. Today’s announcement acknowledges that the Government of Canada and the Province of...
by Angela Trewartha | May 27, 2026 | Top Stories
Yesterday’s passage of Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, 2026 by the province is an important step toward strengthening accountability and respect in our municipalities. For too long, there have been limited tools available to address inappropriate...
by Angela Trewartha | Apr 24, 2026 | Housing, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Top Stories
TORONTO, ON — Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) gathered on Wednesday at Queen’s Park to talk about how the province and municipal leaders can work together to deliver solutions for residents of Ontario’s largest cities. Throughout the day OBCM met with several...
by Angela Trewartha | Apr 20, 2026 | Housing, Infrastructure, Top Stories
PICKERING, ON — New housing legislation and infrastructure funding were top priorities for Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM), who gathered in Pickering last Thursday and Friday for their Annual General Meeting and Conference. Hosted by Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe, the...
by Angela Trewartha | Mar 30, 2026 | Housing, Infrastructure, Top Stories
Today’s announcement from the federal and provincial governments of the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build is key to making housing more affordable for all Ontarians. The inclusion of funding for municipalities that lift development charges (DCs) on new homes...
