Municipality of Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will join more than 2,500 participants at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s 2025 AMO Conference in Ottawa from August 17 to 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.
This year’s event 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.
Mayor Hankivsky will be joined by the Municipality’s Chief Administrative Officer, Mike Melinyshyn, as they participate in delegation meetings with provincial ministers. Together, they will discuss key issues and priorities affecting Port Hope, including infrastructure, future planning and growth, economic development, and community services, with the goal of advancing the interests of the Municipality and its residents.
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.
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