Connecting with Leaders Across Ontario

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Ontario’s municipalities are where public policy meets the day-to-day needs of communities. At AMO 2026 in Ottawa, GUS North America connected with municipal, provincial and education-sector leaders to better understand the priorities shaping communities across the province.

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Conversations That Matter

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Anish Dwivedi, Chief Strategy Officer, GUS North America, joined leaders from across Ontario to discuss issues influencing local growth and economic resilience.

Key themes included:

• Infrastructure and housing
• Community well-being
• Economic resilience
• Education, skills and workforce development
• Stronger cross-sector collaboration

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Building Connections Across Ontario

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Among the leaders Anish connected with were Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Steve Orsini, President and CEO of the Council of Ontario Universities; the Honourable Stephen Crawford, Ontario Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement; and Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls.

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“Being part of AMO is an important opportunity for GUS North America to connect directly with the municipal and provincial leaders shaping Ontario’s communities. Understanding the priorities and challenges facing communities across the province helps us ensure our institutions are responsive to local workforce needs and positioned to contribute to the growth and resilience of the communities we serve.”

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Looking Ahead

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AMO 2026 is part of GUS North America’s broader government and community engagement efforts. These conversations help keep our institutions connected to the priorities shaping Ontario’s future workforce, regional growth and resilient communities.

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