FONOM

Temiskaming Shores, ON – September 6, 2025 – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is encouraged by recent comments from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford signalling that reforms to Canada’s bail system may be on the horizon. “Our members and police services have long raised concerns about the revolving-door justice system [...]

Temiskaming Shores, ON – September 5, 2025 – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging Premier Doug Ford to include the twinning and 2+1 model for Highways 11 and 17 in  Ontario’s submission to the Federal Government’s Major Projects Office (MPO) list. This project represents a critical investment in safety, connectivity, and economic [...]

Temiskaming Shores, ON — August 22, 2025 – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging the Governments of Canada and Ontario to modernize the Trans-Canada Highway (Highways 11 and 17) across Northern Ontario and designate it as a nation-building project under the Building Canada Act. Unlike the four-lane commercial routes in other provinces, [...]

Northeastern Ontario Communities Face Unjust Economic Hit with 35.19% Duties Temiskaming Shores, ON - August 10, 2025 - The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is voicing strong opposition to the United States Department of Commerce’s decision to raise countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 35.19%. This sharp increase will deal a serious blow [...]

TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON — August 6, 2025 — The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of new strategic investments to modernize and strengthen Canada’s softwood lumber industry in the face of global trade uncertainty and rising domestic demand. The comprehensive support package—announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney—includes measures to [...]

Temiskaming Shores, ON –  July 21, 2025 - The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is spearheading a major infrastructure proposal (see Appendix A) to improve economic efficiency, safety and national connectivity by calling on the Governments of Canada and of Ontario to invest in a transformative upgrade of Northern Ontario’s Highways 11 and 17 [...]

Temiskaming Shores, ON – May 15, 2025 - The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is encouraged by the Province's 2025 Budget, tabled today by Ontario's Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy. FONOM believes this year's Budget reflects a "Tariff and Northern" approach, offering a strong foundation for future growth and investment in Ontario's [...]

North Bay, ON – May 2, 2025 –More than 250 municipal leaders from across Northern Ontario will gather in North Bay next week as the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) hosts its annual Northeastern Ontario Municipal Conference from May 5 to 7 at the Best Western Hotel. The conference officially begins Monday, May 5, [...]

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Board met in Callander last week to discuss priorities ahead of the AMO conference. Highlights included a presentation from LAS on a Water and Wastewater Utility Feasibility Study, review of year-end financials, and strong member support for Hope Air’s request for provincial funding to ensure continued access to critical health services. The Board also raised concerns about physician and nurse shortages, the uncertain future of Billy Bishop Airport, and called for stronger enforcement tools and improved training for Municipal Integrity Commissioners.