Yesterday, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus and the @wowcinc came together to discuss key priorities facing rural communities, and endorse the Elect Respect campaign and committed to the pledge.
The EOWC sincerely thanks Federal, Ontario and Municipal leaders for their engagement including:
🔷Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development;
🔷@LisaThompsonPC, Ontario’s Minister of Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs; and
🔷Christa Lowry, Chair of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA)
The Elect Respect pledge represents a meaningful response to the challenges facing elected officials today. Rooted in the principles of dignity, equity, and civic responsibility, the campaign acknowledges the rise in harassment, abuse, and toxic discourse, especially targeting women and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Together, we can build a more respectful, inclusive, and vibrant democracy, one that truly reflects the voices and values of all Ontarians.
🌐 EOWC-WOWC pledge to Elect Respect: https://t.co/eIM6c8Z3dE
The EOWC and WOWC represent 220 rural and small urban communities across Ontario. Our joint caucus meeting continues to serve as a platform for collaboration, as municipal leaders work together on forward-thinking solutions that promote sustainable growth and build stronger, more vibrant rural communities across Ontario.
📘Read the EOWC's AMO 2025 Briefing Package: https://t.co/6bvHP3zkBB
Starting our meetings today at #ROMA2025 with @SylviaJonesMPP to discuss continued investment in community paramedicine to reduce emergency department visits and hospital admissions across Eastern Ontario.
Additionally, we discussed the importance of being united across governments on Fortress Am-Can.
Thank you MPPs @SteveClarkPC@DavidPiccini@nolanmquinn@LaurieScottPC.
Great to join Minister @nolanmquinn this morning to meet with representatives from @SDGCounties!
Thank you to Warden Lang, Warden MacDonald, Mayor Towndale and their team for sharing your ideas on how we can further strengthen services for Ontarians.
#ROMA2025
Fall colours are blooming! Have you seen the amazing array of colours developing in our own backyard? Take a drive, take a walk or take some time, but please get out there and enjoy this amazing display!
Happy to start off this morning at #ROMA24 by meeting with leaders from @EOWC_ON to discuss building affordable housing faster so that everyone in Ontario has a place to call home.
Sept. 8 we're hosting a "Welcome Home Party" for our SDG County Brand Ambassadors, Emily Tohana and Michael Bricteau. The Date My County Reveal Party will be hosted at Lost Villages Brewery in Long Sault, ON, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come join us!
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Avonmore is home to an amazing fair, hard-working people – and the best university volleyball player in the country.
@NorthStormont
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Today the EOWC and @ROInstitute will present the Rural Housing Information System on main stage at #ROMA2023 at 4:15pm.
The RHIS will help municipalities, developers and non-profits plan for and build rural housing supply. 🏘️
Join us to learn more.
@ROMA_Ont
WHO DOES WHAT: Every month the County will produce a video explaining how we administer services with our partners at local municipalities. First up - SNOW-CLEARING!
The City of Cornwall, in partnership with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO), is proudly recognizing Orange Shirt Day on September 30, throughout the City.
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