by Angela Trewartha | Aug 24, 2026 | Top Stories
On behalf of Ontario’s Big City Mayors, who represent 70% of Ontario’s population and almost 30% of Canada’s population, we support the actions of Prime Minister Mark Carney to recall his team from tariff negotiations with the U.S. government. We understand that this...
by Angela Trewartha | Aug 16, 2026 | Mental Health and Addictions, Top Stories
OTTAWA – Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) are calling for urgent provincial action as the mental health, addictions and homelessness crisis continues to worsen across the province, launching the next phase of our Solve the Crisis campaign: Reaction to Recovery....
by Angela Trewartha | Aug 14, 2026 | Housing, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Top Stories
OTTAWA, ON — Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) will attend the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa from August 16–19, bringing together mayors from Ontario’s largest cities to advance shared priorities and strengthen collaboration with...
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...
