EOWC Resolution 2026-06: The EOWC Calls for Respect During Municipal Elections on ALTO Project
Date: August 13, 2026
Moved by: Warden Jennifer Murphy, County of Renfrew
Seconded by: Warden Bob Mullin, County of Hastings
THAT the EOWC Board of Directors defer any decision or meeting related to ALTO or a Confidential Information Sharing Agreement until after October 26, 2026 municipal elections; and
THAT ALTO and the Government of Canada be formally advised that any discussions regarding the planned ALTO project, a named nation-building project, impacting our municipalities should not be forced or conducted during the municipal election timeframe as this does not represent respect for municipal governments or democratic decision-making; and
THAT the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus calls upon the Government of Canada and/or ALTO to establish a Municipal Advisory Table for the Alto Project, comprised of representatives from affected municipalities, First Nations, legal experts on the matter, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and ALTO, to ensure ongoing collaboration, transparency and resolution of municipal issues throughout planning, land acquisition, construction and operation and that any costs related to this Municipal Advisory Table be incurred by the Government of Canada; and
FURTHER THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are requested to actively participate in the Municipal Advisory Table and to advocate for transparency, municipal planning authority, fair allocation of municipal costs and meaningful consultation throughout the ALTO project.”
CARRIED
Signed by:
EOWC Chair, Bonnie Clark
Media Contacts
Chair Bonnie Clark (Warden of Peterborough County)
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Vice-Chair Mario Zanth (Warden United Counties of Prescott and Russell)
Meredith Staveley-Watson
Executive Director
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