Teeny Tiny Summits began in 2016 as a forum to explore scale-appropriate economic development strategies for Ontario's smallest communities. Since then, more than 2,750 participants from across the province have taken part.
These annual events – held…
Municipalities understand their communities best and need a collaborative provincial partner who does not overreach into municipal jurisdiction
The provincial government is increasingly making unilateral decisions that should either be left up to…
Homelessness is a social, economic and health crisis reaching disastrous proportions. While most homeless Ontarians live in urban centres in southern Ontario, homelessness is growing at a faster rate in rural and northern areas.
Homelessness in…
Provincial support for housing-enabling infrastructure
In response to Ontario’s rapid population growth, the province has set a goal to build 1.5 million homes by 2031. Rural municipalities play a crucial role in achieving this goal, with a shared…
Continued advocacy for rural access to primary healthcare
Over the past few years, ROMA has undertaken research to examine the gap in primary healthcare and mental health support services in rural Ontario.
This research was presented at the 2023…
Support for municipalities in energy procurements
Municipalities are important partners in energy planning. A clean, reliable and affordable energy supply will support local communities and economic growth.
Municipal governments have also called…
