Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Federation of Canadian Municipalities

On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.), Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.), joined Jenny Gerbasi, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to announce $20.8 million in Green Municipal Fund grants and loans in support of seven initiatives across Atlantic Canada. “The projects announced today offer not just significant environmental benefits, … Read more

FCM President Jenny Gerbasi issued a statement after an FCM-led delegation of mayors met in Ottawa with federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for infrastructure: “The federal government is ramping up negotiations with provinces and territories to shape the Phase 2 roll-out of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. Phase 2 can generate significant economic growth, tackle shared … Read more

Municipal leaders were in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to discuss how imminent decisions on the federal government’s national infrastructure plan and National Housing Strategy can transform cities and communities across Canada. “FCM has a critical year ahead to consolidate gains made for municipalities in Budget 2017 as the upcoming Integrated Bilateral Agreement negotiations … Read more

FCM President Jenny Gerbasi and Mayor Don Iveson, Big City Mayors’ Caucus Chair, issued the following statement on the launch of Phase 2 federal-provincial/territorial infrastructure negotiations and the release of the federal position on the negotiation of Integrated Bilateral Agreements: “This has been a big year for municipalities on the national stage. Budget 2017 committed … Read more

Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) and Clark Somerville, Past President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced funding for 48 projects in communities across Canada through the Green Municipal Fund. The $72 million investment supports capital projects, pilot projects, feasibility studies and plans that will directly or indirectly cut greenhouse gas emissions … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced that municipalities across Canada can now apply for grants of up to one million dollars for capital projects that will help them adapt to climate change impacts, such as flooding, extreme temperatures and drought, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Funding announced today for capital projects will give [municipalities] new tools … Read more

The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced a new initiative connecting municipalities with local environmental experts. The Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program regional climate advisors offer a range of services and direct, on the ground support tailored specifically to the needs of municipalities locally. Jenny Gerbasi, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities concluded its biggest-ever annual conference with a renewed plan to shape Canada’s future. “This is a historic moment for cities and communities, as they take their rightful place at the nation-building table,” said Jenny Gerbasi, FCM’s incoming president. “We’re delivering local solutions to national challenges, and we leave here today ready … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’s Big-City Mayors’ Caucus released its report on the opioid crisis, calling for coordinated, pan-Canadian action by all orders of government to solve the opioid crisis, which has already claimed thousands of lives and continues to escalate. ʺOur first responders and community workers are on the front lines of this crisis, and … Read more

“This budget is a game-changer because of the tools it gives municipalities to drive growth and a higher quality of life for Canadians,” said Clark Somerville, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. “This budget’s allocation-based transit plan puts cities in the driver’s seat like never before, it creates a real opportunity to address the … Read more