FONOM Brings Northern Ontario Priorities to the Forefront at the ROMA Conference in Toronto
Toronto, ON — The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is in Toronto this week for the ROMA Conference, following a full-day Board of Directors meeting held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Toronto. The [...]
Homelessness Crisis Accelerating in Northern Ontario, FONOM Urges Provincial Action on Mental Health and Addictions
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is raising renewed concern after new provincial data show homelessness is growing fastest—and most severely—in Northern Ontario, outpacing the capacity of local systems and communities to respond. New [...]
FONOM Concludes 2025 Board Meeting in Hearst, Ontario
Hearst, ON – December 6, 2025 – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) held its final Board meeting of 2025 in Hearst, Ontario, bringing together municipal leaders to discuss issues and priorities affecting communities [...]
Northern Ontario Hill Days: NOMA and FONOM Bring a Unified Northern Voice to Ottawa
Thunder Bay, ON / North Bay, ON — December 3, 2025 — The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) and the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) have concluded two highly productive days of meetings on [...]
FONOM and NOMA Respond to Algoma Steel Layoff Announcement
OTTAWA, ON - The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are expressing deep concern following Algoma Steel’s announcement of 1,000 layoff notices—an immeasurable blow to workers, families, and [...]
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. [...]
The 2027 Annual FONOM Conference
will be held in Parry Sound, Ontario
at the Stockey Centre
May 10th – May 12th, 2027
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.