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WOWC Newsletter March 2025 

WOWC March 2025 Newsletter Features Explore Tariff Resources from the WOWC | Save the Date: Western Ontario Municipal Conference | Premier Doug Ford Unveils Cabinet to Protect Ontario | Wellington County Announces 2024 George Bridge Economic Development Influencer Award…

Ontario’s Municipal Leadership Shines on International Women’s Day

Ontario’s Municipal Leadership Shines on International Women’s Day Ontario’s Major Municipal Organizations Led by Women Ontario – As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, it is a historic moment for municipal leadership in Ontario.

WOWC Newsletter February 2025

WOWC Releases Regional Priorities for Provincial Election Candidates | 2025 Provincial Election Candidates Briefing Package | Statement from the Vice Chair of WOWC on Tariffs | Bruce County Recognized as One of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers | …

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Releases Regional Priorities for Provincial Election Candidates

The WOWC has released a briefing package for election candidates, detailing regional priorities like housing, infrastructure, workforce development, and mental health, addictions, and homelessness, and recommending their prioritization.

Statement from the Vice Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus on Tariffs 

The WOWC is supporting the Ontario and Canadian governments in addressing trade restrictions and tariffs, recognizing their impact on industries and communities, and advocating for sustainable growth.

WOWC Newsletter August 2024

WOWC Newsletter August 2024

WOWC August 2024 Newsletter Features Early Bird Pricing and Agenda Now Available for the Ontario West Municipal Confrence Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus Advocates for Rural Needs at AMO Conference 2024 Rural Municipal Leaders Support ‘Solve the Crisis’ Campaign to...

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WOWC Newsletter July 2024

WOWC Newsletter July 2024

WOWC July 2024 Newsletter Features Early Bird Pricing and Agenda Now Available for the Ontario West Municipal Confrence Ontario Welcomes $358 Million Natural Gas Investment in Southwest Region Main Deck of Gordie Howe Bridge Officially Connects Taste of Chatham-Kent...

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WOWC Newsletter June 2024

WOWC Newsletter June 2024

WOWC June 2024 Newsletter Features: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities | Grey County Unveils Completion of Sydenham Campus | Local Data Resource for Non-Profit Housing Developers | $93 Million Boost to Oxford County Manufacturing | Unveiling of Oneida Mural and more…

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WOWC Newsletter May 2024

WOWC Newsletter May 2024

WOWC May 2024 Newsletter Features Register Now for the Ontario Municipal Conference SWIFT Project News Lambton County Supports Early Years Sector Expansion with Career Fair Homelessness Response Steering Committee Housing Individuals and Families in Grey & Bruce...

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WOWC Unveils 2024-2025 Priorities

WOWC Unveils 2024-2025 Priorities

Media Release   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 26, 2024 WOWC Unveils 2024-25 Priorities Southwestern Ontario – Members of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) met virtually today with their regional Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) to unveil the WOWC’s...

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WOWC Newsletter April 2024

WOWC Newsletter April 2024

WOWC April 2024 Newsletter Features WOWC Sets 2024-25 Strategic Priorities WOWC: Appearance Before the Standing Committee of the Interior WOWC Celebrates Tourism Week Honda to Build Canada’s First Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Supply Chain, Creating Thousands of New...

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WOWC Newsletter March 2024

WOWC Newsletter March 2024

WOWC March 2024 Newsletter Features Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus welcomes the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024 SAVE THE DATE: Ontario West Municipal Conference Wardens Receive Community Leadership Awards at the Canadian Nuclear Association Conference Workforce...

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WOWC Newsletter February 2024

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 GoEV Program to...

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A More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern

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.

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