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 [...]
FONOM Calls for Nation-Building Commitment to Northern Ontario’s Trans-Canada Highway
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 [...]
FONOM Condemns U.S. Tariff Hike on Canadian Softwood Lumber
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 [...]
FONOM Welcomes Federal Commitment to Secure the Future of Canada’s Softwood Lumber Sector
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 [...]
Northern Ontario Highway Upgrade Proposal Aims to Unite Canada Safely and Boost the Economy
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 [...]
FONOM Applauds “Tariff and Northern” Focus of 2025 Ontario Budget
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 [...]
FONOM Prepares to Welcome Municipal Leaders to Annual Northeastern Ontario Conference in North Bay
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 [...]
FONOM is concerned with several Health-related issues in Northern Communities
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.
FONOM and Police Services meet again to discuss Bail Reform and impacts of Property Damage on Northern Communities
April 14, 2023 Citizens expect to live in safe and vibrant communities. Bill C75 is negatively affecting many neighbourhoods across Northern Ontario. At the second meeting of the Northern Ontario [...]
FONOM joins with Police Departments and Association to discuss Catch and Release
February 17, 2023 Members of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Board met with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board Chair, Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, Timmins Police [...]
FONOM welcomes new Highway Safety Standard
November 22, 2022 The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is applauding the provincial government’s recent announcement that bare pavement on Northern highways will now be required within 12 hours [...]
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.