The Association of Municipalities Ontario has raised concerns about recent changes to how development charges are collected, as well as the money used to fund growth infrastructure. River Ward councillor Riley Brockington serves as the AMO’s Caucus Chair. He talks to CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent about the recent provincial decisions, and the potential impacts of those changes here at home.

The Association of Municipalities Ontario has raised concerns about recent changes to how development charges are collected, as well as the money used to fund growth infrastructure. River Ward councillor Riley Brockington serves as the AMO&rsquo;s Caucus Chair. He talks to CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent about the recent provincial decisions, and the potential impacts of those changes here at home.

All the best audio from CFRA Live!

CFRA Live! - Sound Bites

CFRA Live! - Full Audio

Top sound bites from all of 580 CFRA's programming

Top sound bites from all of 580 CFRA's programming

580 CFRA Top Sound Bites

580 CFRA

CFRA Weekends - AMO raises concerns over recent changes deployed by Queen's Park

Marnie Bennett and Brett Liscomb join Dean Roberts for a brand-new edition of the Bennett Property Shop!

On the show today:
How the Trade War and CUSMA's uncertain future is impacting Canada's economy, and the country's housing market.
A new development in Orleans that you may not know about.
Jennifer Rossides from Mortgage Architects joins us to discuss lending trends, renewals, fraud prevention, and so much more!

Marnie Bennett and Brett Liscomb join Dean Roberts for a brand-new edition of the Bennett Property Shop!
On the show today:
<ol>
<li>How the Trade War and CUSMA's uncertain future is impacting Canada's economy, and the country's housing market.</li>
<li>A new development in Orleans that you may not know about.</li>
<li>Jennifer Rossides from Mortgage Architects joins us to discuss lending trends, renewals, fraud prevention, and so much more!</li>
</ol>

PODCAST: The Bennett Property Shop for Sat. June 20th, 2026

It appears that Paul is on track to return next week, with his sore back nearly healed. But with an event keeping Paul preoccupied this morning, Jonathan Hull has been tabbed as a last-minute substitute for Paul Rushforth Real Estate. In the meantime, Frank Napolitano represents Mortgage Brokers Ottawa, while host Greg Tilley takes your calls and emails.

It appears that Paul is on track to return next week, with his sore back nearly healed. But with an event keeping Paul preoccupied this morning, Jonathan Hull has been tabbed as a last-minute substitute for Paul Rushforth Real Estate. In the meantime, Frank Napolitano represents Mortgage Brokers Ottawa, while host Greg Tilley takes your calls and emails.

PODCAST: CFRA's Open House for Sat. June 20th, 2026

The Week In Review
Auditor General finds OC Transpo’s ‘New Ways To Bus’ initiative had flawed scheduling and a $10 million cost-saving target, leading to a series of reliability issues.
OC Transpo expected to lose 223 operators by the end of this year.
How Ottawa Police addresses internal conduct against women is under the microscope.
Paramedics hit the majority of targets in 2025, but rural response remains an issue.
Board of Health asks province to keep funding commitments to Ottawa Public Health, as it struggles with a growing deficit.

Interviews

City of Ottawa Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon discusses her latest audit on OC Transpo’s ‘New Ways To Bus’ gameplan. Tabled on Friday, it says that bus riders bore the impacts of flawed scheduling and cost-cutting.

River Ward councillor Riley Brockington serves as Caucus Chair of the Association of Municipalities Ontario. He joins CFRA Weekends to discuss the impacts of recent provincial decisions on development charges and safe consumption sites, along with other local issues.

The Week In Review
<ol>
<li>Auditor General finds OC Transpo&rsquo;s &lsquo;New Ways To Bus&rsquo; initiative had flawed scheduling and a $10 million cost-saving target, leading to a series of reliability issues.</li>
<li>OC Transpo expected to lose 223 operators by the end of this year.</li>
<li>How Ottawa Police addresses internal conduct against women is under the microscope.</li>
<li>Paramedics hit the majority of targets in 2025, but rural response remains an issue.</li>
<li>Board of Health asks province to keep funding commitments to Ottawa Public Health, as it struggles with a growing deficit.</li>
</ol>
Interviews
City of Ottawa Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon discusses her latest audit on OC Transpo&rsquo;s &lsquo;New Ways To Bus&rsquo; gameplan. Tabled on Friday, it says that bus riders bore the impacts of flawed scheduling and cost-cutting.
River Ward councillor Riley Brockington serves as Caucus Chair of the Association of Municipalities Ontario. He joins CFRA Weekends to discuss the impacts of recent provincial decisions on development charges and safe consumption sites, along with other local issues.

CFRA Weekends - AMO raises concerns over recent changes deployed by Queen's Park

In 3 playlist(s)

580 CFRA

Social links

Recent clips