Mac Bain - council capsule As the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference continues, Councillor Mac Bain has a chance to meet with several high ranking cabinet ministers.

Bain says FONOM held a multi-ministers forum, to discuss a number of issues relevant to Northern Ontario. He says one of those issues was on electricity prices.


Bain says they were reassured that legally the province will still maintain control over the majority of the corporation. He adds they will continue to work with the province to make sure municipalities in northern Ontario will receive their funds for their infrastructure.

As well, he says another issue brought up was city’s like North Bay continuing to be assisted by the province.

Bain says they told the province several times about the challenges facing people in this part of the province. He says these Ministers are aware and they promise to continue to work with these organizations.

Bain says overall, these conferences continue to play an important role in making sure municipalities are heard at the provincial and federal level.