Ahead of the Spring Economic Update (SEU), local governments are looking for the federal government to pick up the pace on investments that help communities deliver housing, infrastructure, transit and homelessness response, says the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). “Federal housing and trade goals depend on local infrastructure, and municipalities have limited capacity to invest … Read more
This week, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Board of Directors examined local solutions to the geopolitical forces reshaping trade, security, and economic stability, and advanced actions that help communities reinforce the infrastructure and services that keep Canada competitive. “Canadians are feeling the global uncertainty locally through delays in supply chains, energy prices soaring and the rising … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.) and St. John’s Mayor and FCM Board of Directors member Danny Breen announced a $7.1 million investment to support 80 climate adaptation projects across Canada. This funding will enable local governments to develop climate-focused asset management strategies, comprehensive risk assessments, and adaptation plans that protect communities … Read more
The federal government’s plan to restore housing affordability by building 500,000 homes annually–and to grow the economy by boosting and securing supply chains–hinges on one thing: strong local infrastructure. Without it, Canada risks stalling nation-building before it even starts. “You can’t build homes, move goods, or keep Canada competitive without strong local infrastructure,” said FCM president … Read more
The government’s introduction of new bail reform legislation, Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, marks progress on a long-standing concern for municipalities. The proposed changes respond to community safety pressures and violent repeat offenses, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is urging the government to go further by addressing the root causes that … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is marking a major milestone: 25 years of advancing sustainability, innovation, and economic growth in communities across Canada. The release of GMF’s 2024-25 Annual Report: Sustainable Communities, Stronger Canada highlights a record-breaking year of impact and reflects on a quarter-century legacy of transformative investment. “Every investment strengthens local governments: … Read more
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) and and Rebecca Bligh, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced an investment of $16,886,020 to support communities in planting 77,000 new trees. The 27 projects receiving funding will result in 77,519 new trees planted in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, restoring or increasing canopy in rural … Read more
Canada’s municipalities are mobilizing to protect local economies as the U.S. administration threatens new tariffs on Canadian goods. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is actively working with federal and provincial partners while engaging U.S. counterparts—including the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities—to defend jobs, industries, and communities on both sides … Read more
On International Women’s Day, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities issued a call to all orders of government to unite against the pervasive harassment culture, urgently addressing the toxic environment disproportionately affecting elected officials—particularly women, BIPOC, and 2SLGBTQI+ representatives. FCM’s 2024 Budget recommendation stresses the vital support for women in local leadership, highlighting the need to renew the federal … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) launched a call for the federal government to invest in critical infrastructure for Canadian communities as the country faces historic crises in housing, affordability, homelessness and climate change. “We have been moving at a record pace,” said Halifax Mayor and Chair of Big City Mayors’ Caucus Mike Savage. “Municipalities across the country have … Read more
