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Ontario's Big City Mayors

@obcm.bsky.social
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A not-for-profit advocacy organization focused on housing, homelessness, mental health, addictions, funding the delivery of the services our residents need, and other municipal matters. This is also us: solvethecrisis.ca

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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
#ONgov must act now on the mental health, addictions & homelessness crisis: ✔️Recovery & treatment access ✔️Dedicated ministry ✔️Review of the Mental Health Act & Healthcare Consent Act ✔️Expanding addiction treatment & rehabilitation in correctional institutions ✔️State of emergency solvethecrisis.ca
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Ontario’s mental health, addictions & homelessness crisis requires urgent action. Municipalities are ready to do their part, but we need other levels of govt to step up. With lives at stake, the time to act is now. Write to your elected officials: solvethecrisis.ca
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
There is a mental health, addictions & homelessness crisis happening on Ontario’s streets. OBCM has proposed policy solutions which the Government of Ontario can take to help our cities recover. Help Ontario move from reaction to recovery: solvethecrisis.ca
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Ontario cities are trying to manage a growing mental health, addictions & homelessness crisis. We need #Ontgov to work with us to truly address the crisis happening on our streets. Learn more about what we're asking for and join our call by writing to your elected officials: solvethecrisis.ca
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
OBCM is launching the next phase of our Solve the Crisis campaign. Municipalities across Ontario have done our part, but the mental health, addictions & homelessness crisis continues to grow. We're calling on #Ongov to act now. Let's move Ontario from reaction to recovery. solvethecrisis.ca
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Today, OBCM wrote to Premier Ford calling for collaboration on the concerns he raised w/ Ontario’s Automated Speed Enforcement program. The evidence is clear - speed cameras save lives. We're urging that they remain in school zones, where they protect our most vulnerable residents. Link to letter:
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Ontario's Big City Mayors congratulate the Right Honourable Mark Carney on being sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister today. We look forward to working with him and his new Cabinet. Full statement here: www.ontariobigcitymayors.ca/statement-fr...
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Statement from Ontario's Big City Mayors on the appointment of Prime Minister Mark Carney and the new Federal Cabinet - Ontario Big City Mayors
Statement from Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) on the appointment of Prime Minister Mark Carney and new Federal Cabinet  March 14, 2025 Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) would like to congratulate the...
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
“International Women’s Day is an important reminder of the powerful impact women leaders are having in every sector,including municipal government. As Chair of OBCM, I'm proud to stand alongside the talented women who are shaping the future of our cities." www.ontariobigcitymayors.ca/ontarios-mun...
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Ontario’s Municipal Leadership Shines on International Women’s Day - Ontario Big City Mayors
Ontario’s Major Municipal Organizations Led by Women Ontario – As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, it is a historic moment for municipal leadership in Ontario. For the first time, all majo...
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Mayor Marianne Meed Ward @mariannemeedward.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Day 2 of our Washington delegation we attended the Great Lakes Day breakfast, where we heard from representatives from both the US and Canada on the importance of our shared stewardship of the Great Lakes.
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
We are thankful to see the support from our mayoral colleagues in the U.S. as we all work to help protect our municipalities from the economic impacts of pending tariffs. www.usmayors.org/2025/03/03/s...
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Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Impending U.S. Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Washington, D.C.— In advance of pending tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and the potential impact on the American economy, the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Executive Committee passed an emer...
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
It's Election Day in Ontario! 🗳️ Polls are open 9am - 9pm No voters card? No problem! You can still vote with a piece of ID that shows your name & address Questions ➡️Visit elections.on.ca
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Ontario’s cities need a new deal. Rising costs for healthcare, social services, & infrastructure are straining a property tax system never meant to fund provincial responsibilities. How will your local candidates support municipalities? Let's ask them. Learn more: obcm.ca #onpoli #ONelxn
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Ontario’s Big City Mayors are advocating for municipalities this election. Ask your local candidates how they will address these key issues. #onpoli #obcm #ONelxn Visit obcm.ca for more details
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Ontario's Big City Mayors are working hard to address the impacts of tariffs on our communities. We are looking to the provincial and federal governments to work with us to keep our local economies strong. Learn more at: obcm.ca
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Ontario’s Big City Mayors are advocating for municipalities this #election. We’ve been doing our part and are looking for a partner in the next provincial government. Our focus: 💙 Homelessness, Mental Health & Addictions 🏡 Housing & Housing-Enabling Infrastructure 🤝 A New Deal for Municipalities
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Ontario's Big City Mayors @obcm.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Tariffs, housing, homelessness, rising police costs & a new fiscal deal for cities were the focus of today’s OBCM meeting where mayors discussed & passed motions urging government action and met w/@mikeschreiner.bsky.social & @maritstilesndp.bsky.social on their municipal plans ➡️tinyurl.com/2d58e3yt
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