Together, let’s draft a blueprint to a more engaged, informed, and vibrant local democracy.

AMO’s Healthy Democracy Project is a unique initiative focused on improving local democracy through civic engagement that’s respectful and diverse. It’s a project based on collaboration and a collective will to improve the health of local democracy in Ontario. For more information on the origin of the Healthy Democracy Project and initiative click here.

This full-day event will bring together municipal and sector leaders, academics and experts for insightful discussion on the state of the democracy in rural Ontario. Engage in thought-provoking conversations and explore to strengthen civic participation and governance in your communities.

Session Highlights:

• The wellbeing of elected officials and municipal staff navigating political life and growing incivility
• The importance of social connection for both elected officials and rural municipalities
• AMO’s civic education pilot program and new resources for elected officials and educators
• What drives and impedes voter turnout in municipal elections
• AMO’s growing Democratic Engagement Solutions Bank—how to Accelerate the democratic health of your community
• The intersection of voter turnout, the candidate pool, civic engagement, and incivility

Location: Almonte Old Town Hall Auditorium

Registration fee: $50.00

Space is limited

 Questions? events@amo.on.ca 

Register Here

Accommodations

Brookstreet Hotel - 525 Legget Dr, Kanata, ON K2K 2W2

1. Contact the Brookstreet Hotel’s Reservations Department at 1.888.826.2220 (Monday to Saturday 9-5pm) or email reservations@brookstreet.com. 
2. Please indicate as being with the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) for ease of booking. 
3. All reservations will be required to be guaranteed with a major credit card no later than May 12, 2025