AMO Calls for $11 Billion to Address Rising Homelessness in Ontario
What happened
Riley Brockington, president of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association, stated that the homelessness crisis is a pressing issue for municipalities across Ontario. According to a study from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the homeless population rose from nearly 80,000 in 2024 to about 85,000 in 2025, and is expected to continue rising. Brockington called for the provincial and federal governments to provide stable, long-term funding, with the AMO requesting $11 billion over 10 years for a national housing strategy.
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Why it matters
The crisis is straining the annual budgets of the vast majority of Ontario’s municipalities, which are unable to run deficits. The AMO argues that without significant external funding, the municipalities are struggling to manage the growing costs associated with housing, mental health, and addiction services.
The Rural Ontario Municipal Association is an active body that deals with issues in various towns across Ontario and collaborates closely with the provincial government.
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Who's involved
- Riley BrockingtonPresident of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association and Ottawa city councillor
- AMORepresentative body for municipalities within the province of Ontario
- OntarioThe province where the crisis is impacting municipal budgets
- Government of CanadaThe federal government being called upon for stable funding
- Government of OntarioThe provincial government working with the AMO on infrastructure projects
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- OntarioSpeculative
The province of Ontario might face increased financial pressure due to the demand for $11 billion in stable funding.
- Government of CanadaSpeculative
The Government of Canada could face increased funding obligations if it commits to the requested national housing strategy.
- Government of OntarioSpeculative
The Government of Ontario could see increased operational costs for local governments as the crisis strains municipal budgets.
- Member of Ottawa City CouncilSpeculative
Municipalities, represented by the Member of Ottawa City Council, might face increased operational costs as the crisis strains their annual budgets.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- How could AMO's advocacy on homelessness affect the Government of Ontario?AMO demands billions to address rising homelessness crisisLikely
- Government of Canada may face increased funding obligations from AMO's housing demandsGovernment of Canada may face increased funding obligations from AMO's housing demandsPossible
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Part of
The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (AMO) is active, dealing with issues in various towns across Ontario, and collaborating closely with the provincial government.Also in this story
- The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (AMO) held its Annual Conference in Ottawa on August 19, 2026.
- Elected representatives participated in the AMO table in Ontario.
The entities involved
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Riley Brockington
Canadian politician
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AMO
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Ottawa
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