The Provisional Council (PCMNO) is where community initiatives get coordinated and supported across Ontario. Think of it more like a group of people that help make community-driven change happen on a larger scale.

Who serves on it

• President – Elected by all MNO citizens, coordinates our nation’s work
• Chaiur & Co-Chair – Also elected by all citizens, supports coordination efforts
• Nine Regional Representatives – One from each region, bringing community voices forward
• Advisory Representatives – Youth Council President (that’s how youth voices get heard), Senators
• Post-Secondary Representative – Represents college and university students

What they actually do

Rather than making decisions for communities, the PCMNO:

• Coordinates initiatives happening across different communities
• Allocates resources to support community priorities
• Handles relationships with other governments on behalf of communities
• Provides legal and administrative support for community work
• Helps communities share successful approaches with each other

How it really works

The PCMNO meets several times a year to hear what communities are working on and figure out how to support those efforts. When communities identify needs or opportunities, the PCMNO works to provide resources, remove barriers, or coordinate with other levels of government.

They’re not sitting around deciding what communities should do. They’re responding to what communities are already doing and trying to help make it successful.

Why this matters to you

The PCMNO can help your community by:

• Providing funding for community-identified priorities
• Advocating with other governments on issues you’ve raised
• Connecting your community with others doing similar work
• Handling administrative stuff so communities can focus on their work

As a Youth Representative, you might bring community ideas to the PCMNO through your regional rep, or work with the Youth Council President to get support for youth initiatives.