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An Interview with Karly Church

by Rob Kirsic | December 2022

Karly Church is an anti-trafficking advocate, crisis counsellor and well-known speaker. She is known for her work on the issue of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking and has been a leader in helping shift the perception of trafficked girls from criminals to victims and now to survivors and leaders. She is also the recipient of the 2022 OMSSA Champion of Human Services Award. OMSSA sat down with Karly for an interview to discuss her work. Please note: This article discusses a specific person’s experiences with human trafficking. This may be difficult for some readers.

We Need to Talk: Why There Can Be No “Future Forward” Until We’ve Done the Work

by Françoise Mathieu | November 2022

This post is being re-published with permission from Tend Academy. This post was originally written by Françoise Mathieu in August 2022. Françoise was most recently a keynote speaker at OMSSA’s 2022 Forum where she discussed many of the topics and themes discussed in this blog post. Photo credit: TEND Academy

The Housing Hub Vision

by Whitney Kitchen | October 2022

Read our latest blog post from Whitney Kitchen, Coordinator of Housing Administration and Development with the City of Windsor, about the Homelessness & Housing Help Hub (H4) that began as an emergency response to the Covid-19 pandemic to provide social distancing and safe daytime space to individuals experiencing homelessness. Also learn more about the the vision for a new permanent Housing Hub as a response to the success achieved at the current H4.

Bruce County Launches Affordable Housing Toolkit for Developers

by Tania Dickson | September 2022

Read our latest blog post from Tania Dickson, Housing Services Manager with Bruce County, about the launch of the first phase of their Affordable Housing Toolkit earlier this year. The toolkit offers a wealth of information and data to assist property owners and developers appreciate the need for affordable housing. The toolkit outlines the need for diverse development opportunities, including medium and high-density units, to support everyone‘s various housing needs. Learn more about Bruce County’s toolkit.

Who Says That Promoting the ECE Profession Can’t Be Fun?

by Tammy Kealey-Donaldson | August 2022

Read our latest blog post from Tammy Kealey-Donaldson, Manager of Children’s Services with Lanark County about the promotion and recruitment of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs). Lanark County is recognized for its Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Dino campaign which has proven to be a huge success. Building on its 2021 Local Municipal Champion Award, learn more about Lanark County’s work to recruit and retain ECEs in the community.

Heartwork and so much more…

by Michelle Schurter | July 2022

Read our latest blog post from Michelle Schurter, CEO and Founder of the Millennial Strategist, talking about a recent professional development event led by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for Child Care and Early Years workers. The focus was on celebrating the service provided to families and communities, particularly over the past two years with the pandemic, and digging deep into the value Early Childhood Educators bring to children, families, community, and the economy. Twelve communities partnered with Chatham-Kent and shared the cost of one virtual day of learning bringing together over 4,000 educators! Learn more about the event and what’s next for the Child Care and Early Years workforce in Ontario.

Secondary Suite Funding Programs in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

by Caroline Rigutto | June 2022

Read our latest blog post from Caroline Rigutto, Policy and Program Review Analyst with Leeds and Grenville, talking about how in 2020 a municipal Housing Affordability Task Force was formed in Leeds and Grenville to strategically examine housing affordability needs, and to recommend prioritized solutions. As an initiative to increase the supply of affordable rental housing in Leeds and Grenville, the Task Force recommended that a Secondary Suite program be developed. Learn more about this program in Leeds and Grenville.

OMSSA Report on the 2022 Ontario Budget and Election Preview

by Darryl Wolk | May 2022

The purpose of this blog post is to highlight what was included in the 2022 Ontario Budget and to preview to members what to expect in terms of issues and potential outcomes in the upcoming Ontario Election that will occur on June 2nd, 2022. (Photo credit: Toronto Star)

Understanding the AMO-OMSSA Partnership

by Michael Jacek | May 2022

Read our latest blog post from AMO’s Senior Advisor, Michael Jacek, talking about how OMSSA and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) work together. OMSSA members may not realize that our organizations are already joined at the hip and together we can accomplish much through collaboration while being mindful of our respective roles and contributions.

OMSSA Report on the 2022 Federal Budget

by Darryl Wolk | April 2022

On April 7, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, delivered the 2022 Federal Budget. Housing was the highlight of this Federal Budget with $10.1 billion in new spending over five years and a goal to double the amount of homes built over the next 10 years addressing housing supply.