Media Room
February 2022
Ontario is in the midst of a housing crisis, and all levels of government need to identify barriers to increasing a supply of homes that meet the needs of residents across the province.OBCM has received the report of the Task Force. We are pleased to see that many of the recommendations
January 2022
Housing Summit Statement from Ontario’s Big City Mayors Chair, Mayor Lehman on Ontario Housing Affordability Summit Jan 19, 2022
January 19, 2022 - Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) met with the Premier and Minister of MunicipalAffairs and Housing Steve Clark, at a joint provincial-municipal Housing Affordability Summit today. Otherattendees included the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Mayors
January 11, 2021 �“ Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) met to discuss their support for a safe return to in-person learning, COVID-19 issues being faced by municipalities, and to prepare for the upcoming provincial Housing Summit. At the meeting, OBCM unanimously
Ontario’s Big City Mayors participation in the Ontario Housing Affordability Summit and Media Availability Jan 18, 2022
The Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) caucus is participating in the Premier’s Housing Summit on January 19th with Premier Ford and Minister Clark. After the meeting, OBCM Chair Jeff Lehman will be available to speak with media.Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2022Summit: 8:00am
December 2021
December 17, 2021- At their recent meeting, Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) voted unanimously in opposition to Quebec’s Bill 21, the law that bans public sector workers from wearing religious symbols. In a motion brought forward by Mayor Guthrie, OBCM condemned the bill for its
Ontario’s Big City Mayors urge for continuation of the Safe Restart Agreement Dec 9, 2021
December 6, 2021 – Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) met last week to discuss the pressing issues facing municipalities, including building more affordable housing, COVID-19 recovery, child care and climate change. The meeting was hosted by Mayor of Mississauga, Bonnie Crombie.At the
November 2021
Ontario’s Big City Mayors Continue Progress with New Executive Director, First In-Person Meeting Nov 30, 2021
November 3, 2021 – In late October, Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) held its first in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic. The event was hosted by the Mayor of Burlington, Marianne Meed Ward. The OBCM was delighted to be able to safely gather once again. The return of in
August 2021
Ontario’s Big City Mayors Call for Proof of Vaccination and Childcare Plan Aug 13, 2021
August 13, 2021 – Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) are urging the province to establish a COVID-19 proof of vaccination system. Around the world, certified vaccination records are helping businesses and event spaces to safely open while encouraging more people to get vaccinated. This
July 2021
Chair's 2021 Caucus Address Jul 22, 2021
Members of OBCM –After more than a year, we are in the last days of an extraordinary time. Every resident in each one of our cities has been affected by a global pandemic which has changed our social, economic, and personal well-being. We’ve learned a lot of lessons.&
June 2021
Ontario’s Big City Mayors ask Ontarians to take action for a fairer, more just province Jun 23, 2021
June 22, 2021 –At their recent meeting, Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) made a joint statement calling on all levels of government to address Islamophobia and racism in all forms in our communities across Ontario and Canada. Our caucus condemns the racist and Islamophobic terrorist
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