County advocates for strong partnerships and shared solutions at 2025 AMO Conference

Cobourg, ON – August 18, 2025 – Warden Brian Ostrander, along with members of County Council and CAO Jennifer Moore, have joined more than 2,500 participants at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa to learn, and to advocate for workable solutions to opportunities and challenges facing Northumberland. Taking place August 17-20, the 2025 AMO Conference brings municipal and provincial officials together as Ontario’s communities continue to face economic uncertainty fueled by the trade and tariff dispute with the United States.

The Ontario Government and municipalities must work together to protect and strengthen our social and economic prosperity. Municipal services and infrastructure underpin Ontario’s competitiveness and must be on strong financial footing.

Warden Ostrander and County delegates will be meeting with provincial ministers to advocate for the supports and partnerships needed to guide our community’s growth with intention, addressing priorities including housing and homelessness, health and long-term care, economic development, and road and bridge networks. 

This year’s AMO Conference features more than 60 speakers, sessions and workshops, reflecting the broad scope of municipal responsibilities. The Premier, members of cabinet and opposition leaders will all speak, as well as AMO President, Robin Jones.

Key session topics will include affordable housing and growth, homelessness, infrastructure, property reassessment, artificial intelligence, and more. Experts will share insights on the impacts of the trade war and tariffs on municipalities and future opportunities. AMO will also launch its first Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan.

The annual conference is an opportunity for municipal officials to work together on solutions to today’s big challenges, to learn, and to create new opportunities that benefit our communities.