Association of manitoba municipalities (AMM) news bulletin
Governments of Canada and Manitoba renew the Canada Community-Building Fund agreement for ten years
“The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) welcomes the signing of the renewed Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) agreement. This renewal underscores the importance of collaboration between all orders of government and reaffirms the role of municipal governments as essential partners. We commend the provincial government for working closely with our organization to ensure that this new agreement reflects municipal needs.
The CCBF will enable municipalities to continue addressing critical local priorities, such as roads, bridges, and water and wastewater infrastructure, with the predictability and flexibility necessary to effectively support local communities. This essential infrastructure not only enhances quality of life but also lays the groundwork for building more housing, ensuring our communities can grow sustainably.” – Kam Blight, President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities
Click HERE to view full Federal News Release
Accessible Employment Standard Regulation Review
Participate in the consultation of the Accessible Employment Standard Regulation
The Accessibility Advisory Council wants to hear from Manitobans about their experiences with the Accessible Employment Standard Regulation.
The review aims to determine if the standard has met its objectives to remove barriers to employment, and if not, how could it be improved. Lessons learned from this review can help strengthen the impact of the Accessible Employment Standard going forward.
Share your thoughts and get involved!
Public engagement is an important aspect of the review, and there are many ways for you to share your perspective.
Click HERE to check ways on how you can participate
If you need assistance or would prefer to provide your comments by speaking directly with someone or make alternative arrangements, please contact:
Manitoba Accessibility Office
Email: MAO@gov.mb.ca
Phone: 204-945-7613 (in Winnipeg) or toll free: 1-800-282-8069 (ext. 7613)
Municipalities on the Age Friendly Community Pathway – Community Collaboration Grant
The Manitoba Association of Senior Communities (MASC) is pleased to announce that Municipalities on the Age Friendly Community pathway, are now eligible to apply for a Community Collaboration Grant of up to $10,000. Eligible projects will bring together the sponsoring municipality, three or more community organizations, and will impact two or more of the eight Age Friendly domains.
Application deadline is October 31, 2024. Application information has been distributed to eligible communities and for more information, contact MASC through Connie Newman at ccnewman@shaw.ca
Wawanesa Insurance Community Grant for Climate Change & Extreme Weather Resilience
Wawanesa Insurance is offering a total of $250,000 in funding to empower Canadian communities committed to becoming more resilient to the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
The Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants is an initiative aimed to support municipalities and organizations with climate mitigation or adaptation projects that improve climate resiliency in local communities across Canada. Municipalities can apply for a grant for up to $25,000 to support their project.
The grant application closes September 5th.
If you have any questions, email communityimpact@wawanesa.com
A Night with STARS Gala
Join STARS at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada on September 19, 2024 to celebrate STARS and raise vital funds for their critical operations.
The Gala will be a delightful evening featuring a silent auction, raffle, signature cocktails, delicious food, networking, and entertainment by Canadian Country Music group, Petric. All funds raised contribute directly to STARS mission of providing critical care, anywhere.
When:
September 19, 2024
6:30PM Welcome Reception
7:00PM Dinner & Program
Where:
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
2088 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1C1
Click here to buy tickets and to learn more about this special event.
AMM PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Safetycare
On your behalf we have renewed the Safetyhub program, used by many of our members for FREE, for two more years!
We have heard nothing but positive feedback on the program and usage was once again up from previous terms. Check with other municipalities if you have not started it yet – SIMPLE and EFFICIENT and FREE training for all you staff that you shouldn’t miss out on!
Safetycare aims to create the most engaging and concise video training possible, continuing to create content designed to help you create a safety conscious working environment.
Recently added to Safetyhub:
Safety is our #1 priority. In addition to our already vast catalogue of training we have recently added the following courses:
- Sexual Harassment
- Chainsaw (Safe Maintenance)
- Chainsaw (Part and Components)
- Chainsaw (Safe Cutting)
- Chainsaw (Safe Operation Basics)
- Cybersecurity Awareness & Threat Identification
- WHMIS 2023
- Kitchen Safety and Food Hygiene
To learn more, call 1-800-323-6638 or email safety@safetycare.ca
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Special Report: WATER
Dive into the latest edition of our quarterly AMM Municipal Magazine! This issue features a special report on water, packed with must-read articles on the Canada Water Agency’s arrival in Manitoba, drought and water management strategies, the fight against zebra mussels, water and wastewater utility regulations, and the legacy drainage licensing process. Plus, so much more!
Read online here.
