FONOM and NOMA Meet with Federal Ministers to Advance tion-Building Priorities for Northern Ontario
Meetings with the Government of Canada — Dec. 1–2, 2025 Presidents Dave Plourde (FONOM) and Rick Dumas (NOMA) are leading delegations in Ottawa as we meet with federal ministers and officials to advance the priorities [...]
FONOM Welcomes Federal Support for Steel and Lumber Sectors Impacted by U.S. Tariffs
Northeastern Ontario – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) welcomes today’s announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney outlining new federal measures to support Canada’s steel and softwood lumber industries, which continue to face unprecedented [...]
FONOM Welcomes Federal Referral of Crawford Nickel Project to the Major Projects Office
Timmins, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) welcomes the federal government’s decision to formally refer Canada Nickel’s Crawford Project to the Major Projects Office, recognizing its national significance and its potential to [...]
FONOM Welcomes Ontario’s New Pothole Prevention and Repair Program
Echo Bay, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) welcomes the Ontario government’s new Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, which will provide $10 million to help smaller municipalities maintain safer and more reliable [...]
FONOM Welcomes Northern Commitments in Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement
Gore Bay, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) acknowledges the Ontario government’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement, which highlights several important investments and initiatives that will directly benefit Northern communities. FONOM is encouraged [...]
FONOM Opposed to Cancelling Automated Speed Enforcement in Northern Communities
Markstay-Warren, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is expressing strong concern regarding the Ontario government’s announcement to introduce legislation that would ban municipalities from using automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras in community [...]
NOMA and FONOM Welcome Federal Support for Kap Paper, Urge Long-Term Forestry Stability
KAPUSKASING, ON and THUNDER BAY, ON — October 17, 2025 —The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) and the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) welcome the statement from the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs [...]
FONOM Calls for Coordinated Action to Protect Northern Forestry Jobs Following Ear Falls Sawmill Shutdown
October 17, 2025 – Kapuskasing, Ontario - The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is deeply concerned by the announcement of an indefinite shutdown at the Ear Falls sawmill. The loss of this facility is [...]
FONOM and NOMA Thank the Federal and Provincial Governments for their Partnership to Keep Kap Paper Operating Northern
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 [...]
FONOM Elects New Leadership at Parry Sound Board Meeting
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. [...]
FONOM Urges Immediate Action to Keep Kap Paper Operating
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 [...]
Forest Road Infrastructure Investment and the Sawmill Chip Program
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 [...]
FONOM and NOMA Call for Immediate Federal Support to Protect Northern Ontario’s Forestry Sector and Canada’s Housing Targets
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 [...]
FONOM Encouraged by Movement Toward Bail Reform
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 [...]
FONOM Calls on Premier Ford to Champion Highway 11/17 Twinning as a Nation-Building Priority
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 [...]
The 2024 Annual FONOM Conference
will be held in Greater Sudbury, Ontario
at the Holiday Inn and Suites (1696 Regent Street) (705-522-3000)
May 13th – May 15th, 2024
We will host over 250 delegates, which included Northern Ontario municipal politicians, senior municipal, provincial ministers, and government staff. Participating in the conference is an excellent opportunity for vendors, suppliers, and professionals to reach out to local decision-makers and show their support for Northern Ontario.