| Message from OGRA President John Curley |
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At a time when the Ontario’s infrastructure needs have never been greater, the municipalities of Ontario are
fortunate to have OGRA working on their behalf. Since 1894, OGRA has been the voice of municipal infrastructure in Ontario.
Whether it is pushing for sustainable funding for municipal infrastructure, providing top-notch affordable training
or staking out a place as leaders in infrastructure management, OGRA has earned considerable respect from everyone in
the municipal sector.
Our relationships with our member municipalities and senior levels of government have never been stronger. Over the past
few years OGRA has accomplished a great deal. Municipal DataWorks (MDW) has been adopted by more than three-quarters
of Ontario’s municipalities for the infrastructure asset management. By extension, through MDW, we have shown our leadership
and desire to make Ontario a world leader in the practice of asset management.
We now train approximately 2800 students in our educational programs. New courses are constantly developed to respond to the
challenges and issues that arise for our municipal members.
On the advocacy front, we went to Queens Park and met with more than 60 MPP’s from all parties to push for an extension to the
infrastructure Stimulus Fund deadline. Following this October’s election, we will meet with the new government.
I along with the entire OGRA Board of Directors look forward to continue the service to our great communities of this province.
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