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FONOM and NOMA Thank the Federal and Provincial Governments for their Partnership to Keep Kap Paper Operating Northern

2025-10-17T14:47:07-04:00

Northern leaders commend collaboration to protect jobs, families, and regional stability KAPUSKASING / MARATHON, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are expressing their sincere appreciation to the Government of Canada, Premier Doug Ford, and the Province of Ontario for their coordinated efforts to keep the [...]

FONOM and NOMA Thank the Federal and Provincial Governments for their Partnership to Keep Kap Paper Operating Northern2025-10-17T14:47:07-04:00

FONOM Elects New Leadership at Parry Sound Board Meeting

2025-10-07T11:20:42-04:00

October 4, 2025 – Parry Sound, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) held its Board of Directors meeting in Parry Sound on Friday, October 3rd, where the organization elected its new executive. Mayor Dave Plourde of Kapuskasing was acclaimed as President of FONOM, succeeding Danny Whalen, who was recognized for his 15 [...]

FONOM Elects New Leadership at Parry Sound Board Meeting2025-10-07T11:20:42-04:00

FONOM Urges Immediate Action to Keep Kap Paper Operating

2025-10-01T19:40:18-04:00

North Bay, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is calling on both the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada to take immediate, coordinated action following Kap Paper’s announcement that it will begin an orderly idling of operations at its Kapuskasing facility. The decision to idle the mill, despite years of [...]

FONOM Urges Immediate Action to Keep Kap Paper Operating2025-10-01T19:40:18-04:00

Forest Road Infrastructure Investment and the Sawmill Chip Program

2025-09-29T13:33:27-04:00

The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) and the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) fully support today’s announcement by the Government of Ontario regarding investments in forest road infrastructure and the sawmill chip program. This commitment is an important step towards protecting a sector facing unprecedented challenges, including 35% softwood lumber duties, potential Section 232 [...]

Forest Road Infrastructure Investment and the Sawmill Chip Program2025-09-29T13:33:27-04:00

FONOM and NOMA Call for Immediate Federal Support to Protect Northern Ontario’s Forestry Sector and Canada’s Housing Targets

2025-09-24T14:35:58-04:00

September 18, 2025 - The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are urgently calling on the Government of Canada to take immediate action to safeguard Northern Ontario’s forestry sector. Without intervention, the organizations warn that Canada’s national housing strategy will be derailed. In a joint letter to Prime [...]

FONOM and NOMA Call for Immediate Federal Support to Protect Northern Ontario’s Forestry Sector and Canada’s Housing Targets2025-09-24T14:35:58-04:00

FONOM Encouraged by Movement Toward Bail Reform

2025-09-12T11:46:47-04:00

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 [...]

FONOM Encouraged by Movement Toward Bail Reform2025-09-12T11:46:47-04:00

FONOM Calls on Premier Ford to Champion Highway 11/17 Twinning as a Nation-Building Priority

2025-09-12T11:45:59-04:00

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 [...]

FONOM Calls on Premier Ford to Champion Highway 11/17 Twinning as a Nation-Building Priority2025-09-12T11:45:59-04:00

FONOM Calls for Nation-Building Commitment to Northern Ontario’s Trans-Canada Highway

2025-09-12T11:35:51-04:00

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, [...]

FONOM Calls for Nation-Building Commitment to Northern Ontario’s Trans-Canada Highway2025-09-12T11:35:51-04:00

FONOM Condemns U.S. Tariff Hike on Canadian Softwood Lumber

2025-09-12T11:36:35-04:00

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 [...]

FONOM Condemns U.S. Tariff Hike on Canadian Softwood Lumber2025-09-12T11:36:35-04:00

FONOM Welcomes Federal Commitment to Secure the Future of Canada’s Softwood Lumber Sector

2025-09-12T11:18:27-04:00

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 [...]

FONOM Welcomes Federal Commitment to Secure the Future of Canada’s Softwood Lumber Sector2025-09-12T11:18:27-04:00
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