Niagara Region advocates for key Niagara priorities at 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference

August 26, 2025

Members of Niagara Regional Council and senior staff took part in the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa to advance key priorities with the Province of Ontario.

"Growing Better Together requires that we work collaboratively with other levels of government to advocate for Niagara’s priorities. At this year’s AMO conference, we were able to secure productive meetings with provincial decision-makers, in which our needs and priorities were heard loud and clear by the government,” said Regional Chair Jim Bradley. “The Region appreciates the collaborative nature of these meetings, as they help us secure vital funding and support to address the needs of our growing communities.”

During the AMO conference, Niagara Region delegates met with key provincial ministers to advocate for several pressing issues facing Niagara. These priorities included securing funding for a new south Niagara wastewater treatment plant to support planned population growth throughout the region, seeking joint investment in affordable housing plans and physician recruitment activities, and advocating for more child care spaces to meet the growing needs of Niagara’s workforce, among others.

In addition to meeting with seven ministers and parliamentary assistants, Regional Chair Jim Bradley also represented Niagara Region at a joint meeting of the Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario and the Ontario Big City Mayors’ Caucus to discuss priority issues facing municipalities across Ontario, including the homelessness crisis, municipal budgets and financing, and gaps in infrastructure funding.

"During the AMO conference, Niagara Region effectively communicated our key priorities to provincial leaders. Solving challenges like infrastructure and housing demands joint efforts. The positive response strengthens our resolve to work with the Province, and we look forward to advancing these discussions during Niagara Week at Queen's Park," said Michelle Sergi, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer.

Over the coming months, Regional Council and senior staff will continue to engage with provincial staff and ministers to advance many of the projects and initiatives discussed at the conference. Later this fall, the Region will also host Niagara Week at Queen’s Park to continue these conversations and highlight other Niagara-specific priorities with key provincial decision-makers.

Media contact

Janine Tessmer, APR
Senior Communications Specialist
Niagara Region
905-401-4882
janine.tessmer@niagararegion.ca