Town of Caledon advocates for local priorities at 2025 AMO Conference

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CALEDON, ON (August 20, 2025) – The Town of Caledon brought forward a strong and diverse advocacy agenda at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference, held August 17–19 in Ottawa.

Over three days, members of Council and senior Town staff met with more than a dozen provincial Ministers, Parliamentary Assistants, opposition leaders, and key agencies to champion Caledon’s most pressing priorities.

“Caledon is growing rapidly, and we need proactive, collaborative solutions to make sure that growth benefits everyone,” said Mayor Annette Groves. “At AMO, we were able to have meaningful, solutions-focused conversations advocating for action that protects residents’ safety, supports our local economy, invests in our infrastructure, and plans for a sustainable future.”

Key topics discussed included:

  • Road safety improvements on Highway 10 and key truck routes, including smart warning signs, red-light cameras, and more right-turn lanes.
  • Advancing the Bolton GO line before 2041 and planning a second station in south Bolton.
  • Support for small and medium-sized businesses impacted by U.S. trade disruptions, including proposed grants, support for supply chain issues, and a new Small Business Enterprise Centre.
  • Protecting neighbourhoods from illegal land use, with stronger enforcement tools and clearer rules.
  • Sustainable, well-funded growth and ensuring a smooth transition as part of the Peel Implementation Act.
  • Future-ready energy infrastructure to support residential and employment growth.
  • Climate change adaptation through stormwater upgrades, watershed modeling, low-impact development, and improved air quality monitoring.
  • Looking at aggregate policies to reduce the impacts of gravel and aggregate operations on the environment and nearby communities.
  • Age-friendly community planning with long-term funding to help older adults stay active, connected, and independent.
  • Equitable broadband access and infrastructure investment to support complete, connected communities.

The Town also met with Hydro One, the NDP and the Green Party to ensure broad awareness and cross-party support for Caledon’s priorities.

“We’re not just raising issues – we’re shaping the future of our community,” said Nathan Hyde, CAO, Town of Caledon. “By presenting clear, forward-thinking solutions, we’re showing the province how strategic partnership with Caledon can address today’s challenges, drive innovation, improve outcomes, and support smart, sustainable development.”

The Town of Caledon’s strong presence at AMO 2025 reflects its commitment to collaborative, forward-thinking advocacy. By building strong relationships and presenting clear solutions, Caledon continues to position itself as a proactive partner in shaping a resilient and thriving future for its residents.

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Media contact:
Communications
905.584.2272 | communications@caledon.ca
www.caledon.ca | @TownofCaledon

About Caledon 

Caledon is home to close to 80,000 residents and 4,000 businesses and is well-known for its natural attractions, rural charm and vital role in the economic engine of the Greater Toronto Area. It will soon be one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities as it prepares to become a city of 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051. Under its current strategic plan, Caledon’s priorities remain environmental leadership, community vitality and livability, enhanced transportation and mobility, and service excellence and accountability. For more information, visit Caledon.ca or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky and X (formerly Twitter).