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WOWC Partners with Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

Monday, 11 May 2026 07:19

By Cody Hayward

Photo provided by Western Ontario Warden's Caucus

They have established a framework for advancing shared priorities, including environmental protection, infrastructure planning, and more.

ONTARIO - The Western Ontario Warden's Caucus (WOWC) has formalized a new partnership.

The caucus met with the members of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative to address shared challenges that include water quality and climate change, while advancing economic growth across the region. 

The partnership establishes a framework for advancing shared priorities, including environmental protection, infrastructure planning, and cross-border Canada-U.S. cooperation on trade, transportation networks and emergency preparedness.

Oxford County Warden Marcus Ryan is currently the chair of the WOWC, which represents approximately 300 communities and more than 20 per cent of Ontario’s population. He had this to say about the agreement.

"This partnership reflects the importance of working together across jurisdictions to address shared challenges and create new opportunities for our communities.  By strengthening collaboration with the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, we are reinforcing Western Ontario’s role in supporting economic growth, protecting freshwater resources, and building strong communities for the future.”

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