Ontario Municipal Governments: 444 Councils, No Single Meeting Schedule

When Does "The" Ontario Municipal Government Meet?

It doesn't. Ontario has 444 municipalities (cities, towns, townships, counties, regions), each with its own elected council and meeting calendar.

How to Find Your Council's Schedule

1. Identify your municipality (e.g., Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Tiny Township).
2. Visit its official website → "Council" or "Meetings" section.
3. Look for: meeting calendar, agendas, minutes, live stream links.

Typical Patterns

• Large cities (Toronto, Ottawa): Biweekly or monthly; committees weekly.
• Small towns/townships: Monthly (e.g., 2nd Tuesday 7 PM).
• Regional/County councils: Monthly or quarterly.
• Special meetings: Called for urgent matters (budget, emergencies).

Public Participation

• Most meetings open to public (some in-camera sessions excepted).
• Delegation requests: submit in advance per municipality's procedure.
• Virtual attendance often available post-COVID.

Key Resource

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) – amo.on.ca – links to all 444 municipal websites.