Media Advisory:
TBDSSAB advocating for local service system at the 2026 AMO Conference
June 23, 2026 – Representatives from The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) will be joining more than 2,500 participants at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) 2026 Conference in Ottawa from August 16-19.
The annual conference is an opportunity for municipal officials and service system managers to work together on solutions to today’s big challenges, to learn, and to create new opportunities that benefit communities. In addition to the conference program, attendees will take part in hundreds of delegation meetings with provincial ministries.
TBDSSAB has requested delegation meetings with Ministers to discuss four advocacy position papers at the 2026 AMO Conference. Delegation meetings have yet to be confirmed.
TBDSSAB’s advocacy topics include:
- Increasing Housing Stock to Support Indigenous Peoples Experiencing Homelessness in the District of Thunder Bay
- Growing Supportive Housing with Increased Mental Health & Addictions Supports
- COCHI-OPHI Investments for the Future of Housing in the District of Thunder Bay
- Amending Ontario Works’ Income and Exemptions Directive
TBDSSAB’s advocacy position papers can be viewed on our website: https://www.tbdssab.ca/board/reports/#advocacy
Quotes:
“We appreciate having opportunities like the AMO conference to speak to Ministry officials on their turf while advocating for our local needs. It’s a great opportunity to bring forward issues and opportunities that are important to us in the District of Thunder Bay.”
– Jim Vezina Chair, TBDSSAB