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June 27, 2019 The Federal Minister of Rural Economic Development, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, has released “High Speed Access for All: Canada’s Connectivity Strategy.” It outlines the Federal Government’s plan to ensure all Canadian households…

ROMA’s voice has steadily been growing stronger through its conference, outreach and advocacy work. We work collaboratively with Ontario’s municipal community to ensure that provincial funding, policies and programs consider rural perspectives and unique…

Industry partners remain an important aspect of the ROMA Conference. We have developed a sponsorship and exhibitor package with various opportunities that will place your message and branding directly in front of ROMA conference delegates. Thank you…

Toronto, Ontario, January 11, 2021 – As we head into 2021 and the next phase of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, rural municipal officials and others from across the province will come together virtually. The 2021 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA…

Toronto, Ontario, January 26, 2021 – ROMA Board members have elected Robin Jones, Mayor of the Village of Westport, as Chair for a two-year term. Kevin Holland, Mayor of the Township of Conmee, was elected First Vice Chair and Eli El-Chantiry, Councillor…

Toronto, Ontario, January 24, 2021 – Premier Doug Ford and Minister Christine Elliott, as well as NDP leader Andrea Horwath, are among provincial leaders addressing the first day of the of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference…

Toronto, Ontario, January 25, 2021 – Premier Ford today addressed Ontario’s municipal leaders at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference, delivering the message that the province will continue to “have the backs” of local governments in…

Ontario’s Municipal Leadership Shines on International Women’s Day:  Ontario’s Major Municipal Organizations Led by Women  March 8, 2025 (Toronto) – As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, it is a historic moment for municipal…

COVID-19 - Municipal Fiscal Relief and Economic Recovery During the pandemic, cooperation between governments has been critical to keeping people safe, maintaining key services and safeguarding the economy. The $4 billion in coordinated support…

  Inside this issue: Introducing New Roma Chair Robin Jones 2021 ROMA Conference Highlights Consultation On ROMA Governance and Zones Introducing New ROMA Chair Robin Jones At last month’s ROMA 2021 Conference, Westport Mayor…