January 2026

In the community

Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference recap

MPAC recently participated in the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto, connecting with municipal and provincial leaders from across rural Ontario.

Our Municipal and Stakeholder Relations team had meaningful discussions with attendees at our exhibitor booth and important one-on-one meetings with partners throughout the conference, while our Government Relations team met with many of you for scheduled discussions. We appreciate everyone who took the time to connect with us.

MPAC also hosted a very well-attended and engaging Learning Lunch session, highlighting how our data-driven products and services support informed, confident decision-making in rural communities. The session included brief remarks from MPAC leadership and table discussions where municipal staff and elected officials shared how MPAC data is currently used, where we can add more value, and how we can continue to improve as a partner.

If you missed us at the ROMA Conference, you can find us at the 2026 Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) Conference in April.

Photo collage of the MPAC Government Relations and Municipal and Stakeholder Relations teams participating in the 2026 ROMA Conference.

Resources and insights

Invite MPAC to your upcoming community events

If your constituency office is hosting a senior’s seminar, local fair, barbecue, or open house for your constituents, we would be excited to attend.

MPAC frequently engages with property owners across Ontario to help them understand how property assessment and taxation work. Our Government Relations team brings a branded booth, helpful one-pagers on key assessment topics, and giveaway items – and we’re happy to answer questions directly from constituents.

Having MPAC at your event is a great way to provide trusted information and support to your community. Please connect with James Harvey for more information.

Coming soon: 2026 Riding Assessment Summary Reports

The first ever batch of Riding Assessment Summary Reports were emailed to MPPs across Ontario on June 30, 2025. We received great feedback on these reports and are excited to share updated versions for all 124 MPP constituency offices in the coming months.

These summaries offer a snapshot of assessment changes within each riding and are intended to support local awareness and discussion.

If you can’t find your 2025 report, please contact James Harvey to have it resent to your office.

2025 Assessment Roll Return highlights and toolkit

Ontario’s property inventory continued to grow in 2025. New assessment captured for 2025, which includes new construction and improvements to existing properties, reached more than $41 billion. Residential homes, including condominiums, accounted for nearly $30 billion, while commercial and industrial properties contributed almost $6 billion.

The total assessed value of Ontario's more than 5.7 million properties has now surpassed $3.2 trillion, based on the legislated January 1, 2016 valuation date. These changes are outlined in the annual assessment rolls that were delivered to the province’s 444 municipalities.

We recently shared top 10 assessment growth social media packages with the MPPs whose ridings experienced the highest levels of new assessment across 12 categories. These ready-to-use toolkits included congratulatory messaging and graphics that constituency offices can easily share with their communities.

If you have suggestions on additional educational materials or resources that would support your office in 2026, please reach out to us.

A bar chart of the top 10 Ontario municipalities for total new assessment in 2025 and photo of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa

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New one-pager: Discover what you can do on MPAC AboutMyProperty™

We’ve created a new, easy-to-share one-pager that helps constituents understand our MPAC AboutMyProperty™ tool and how to register for an account.

This resource was developed in response to feedback – received from our 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey and constituency office meetings – and is designed to provide a simple overview of key features in a format that’s easy to print or email.

The one-pager is available on our Support for MPPs and constituency staff web page under the “Property assessment in Ontario” tab or here. Please feel free to share it with constituents as needed.

Important updates

MPAC earns Greater Toronto’s Top Employer honour

A photo of a MPAC property inspector standing in front of homes with a clip board with text overlay that reads “Recognized as a Top Employer. Inspired by our people.”

We’ve been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the seventh consecutive year! This honour reflects our collective commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and growth-focused workplace.

“At MPAC, we believe culture is the backbone of a successful organization. When you get culture right, the results follow,” said Nicole McNeill, President and Chief Administrative Officer.

“Our team cares deeply about creating workplaces where people feel supported, seen, and empowered. That means openly addressing the topics that truly impact well-being, such as mental health, menopause, belonging and psychological safety.”

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Stay connected

One point of contact for MPPs and their staff

Looking for assistance in responding to a constituent’s concerns regarding their assessment? Perhaps your office would like some information to add to your website, social media channels, or newsletter? 

Please reach out to our Manager of Government Relations, James Harvey, at james.harvey@mpac.ca or at 647-484-1555.

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