Ontario Must Consult Public, Groups Before Expanding ‘Strong Mayor’ Powers: AMO

Ontario Must Consult Public, Groups Before Expanding ‘Strong Mayor’ Powers: AMO
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to the Association of Municipalities Ontario conference on Aug. 15, 2022 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
The Canadian Press
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A group representing Ontario municipalities says the province mustconduct broad consultations as it considers expanding so-called “strong mayor” powers to communities other than Toronto and Ottawa.
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario told a legislative committee Monday the government should consult the public as well as professional and municipal political organizations on various issues related to extending those powers, including the criteria to select municipalities.