Western Ontario
Wardens Caucus

The Western Ontario Wardens Caucus Inc. (WOWC) is a not-for-profit organization representing 15 upper and single tier municipalities in Southwestern Ontario with more than three million residents. Our purpose is to enhance the prosperity and overall wellbeing of rural and small urban communities across the region. WOWC advocates on behalf of Counties on key items such as; infrastructure, transportation, long term care, broadband and economic development.

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Priorities

The WOWC recently adopted its strategic approach for advocacy in 2022 and early 2023 and identified a series of key priorities for the coming year. This information is intended to continue building on the collaboration with the member municipalities of Southwestern Ontario.

News

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Welcomes the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024

This legislation is critical to the long-term viability and success of Western Ontario and will aim to keep construction costs down while providing a pragmatic approach towards a net zero energy system in Ontario.

Ontario West Municipal Conference 2024

The Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus is pleased to host the return of the Ontario West Municipal Conference, Friday, October 25th, 2024 in Chatham-Kent. This one-day conference will feature keynote speakers, main plenary sessions, breakout rooms,...

WOWC Newsletter February 2024

WOWC February 2024 Newsletter Features Warden Glen McNeil Re-elected as WOWC Chair for 2024 Term WOWC: A More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Partnership Western Ontario Takes Home Several EDCO Awards RTO7 Launches...

A More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern

Municipalities continue to subsidize the provincial treasury by almost $4 billion each year by paying for provincial responsibilities such as social housing, long-term care, public health, childcare and social services. Ontario’s property taxes are already the second highest in the country, while provincial spending per capita is the lowest in Canada.

Events

Ontario West Municipal Conference 2024

The Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus is pleased to host the return of the Ontario West Municipal Conference, Friday, October 25th, 2024 in Chatham-Kent. This one-day conference will feature keynote speakers, main plenary sessions, breakout rooms,...

Caucus

Date: Friday, April 5, 2024 Location: Oxford County

WOWC CAOs

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024 Location: TBD

Caucus

Date: Friday, June 7, 2024 Location: Virtual

Economic Development

The WOWC in partnership with the Western Ontario Community Futures Corporation Association (WOCFDCA) is now championing a regional Economic Development Strategic Plan. This work is the result of extensive stakeholder consultation and dialogue, with businesses and representatives of key economic development stakeholders.

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JOBS TO BE FILLED
BY 2030
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Projects

By working together, the Provincial Government, the WOWC and the municipalities of Southwestern Ontario can provide our residents and businesses with the services, supports and infrastructure they need to thrive today and into the future, while planning for growth and a rapidly aging population.