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

Municipal leaders across Canada presented a unified response to the humanitarian crisis facing Syria. The Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) unanimously passed an Emergency Recommendation to coordinate the efforts of cities and communities across the country to amplify the effectiveness of local initiatives already underway.“Municipalities are critical to the success of … Read more

Raymond Louie, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, released a statement on the Liberal Party of Canada’s announcement on housing investments. “The commitments announced today by the Liberal Party of Canada are a positive step forward on an issue that is critical to the quality of life of Canadians,” said Louie. “The proposed investments … Read more

Raymond Louie, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, issued a statement welcoming the Liberal Party of Canada’s proposed infrastructure investments. “Today’s announcement by the Liberal Party of Canada has the potential to meaningfully improve the quality of life of Canadian in cities and communities across the country,” said Louie. “It also recognizes municipalities need to … Read more

Mayors representing 21 of Canada’s big cities are calling for binding targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, adding to action and leadership from cities worldwide ahead of December’s COP21 UN Climate Conference in Paris. The Big City Mayors’ resolution comes as local governments from around the world meet this week at the World Summit … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) welcomed today’s funding announcement by Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.). Rickford announced $81,500 in funding to enable the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug and Lac Seul First Nations to complete a feasibility study to determine the viability of creating a regional distribution centre for … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities will recognize the 2015 Sustainable Communities Awards winners at the Sustainable Communities Conference in London, Ont. tonight. The nine winners and one honourable mention were announced last November. Tonight’s ceremony will also unveil videos featuring interviews with the elected officials, municipal staff and partners who are driving change in their communities. The full release is available … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) issued a statement following the FCM’s Big Cities Summit: Canada’s Cities, Canada’s Future, held in Toronto. “It’s time to recognize that cities are the drivers of jobs and the economy,” said Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson, chair of FCM’s Big Cities Mayor’s Caucus. The mayors called for a new era of cooperation … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) board of directors wrapped up its annual Advocacy Days meetings in Ottawa. One hundred municipal leaders met with 145 parliamentarians during a three-day period to discuss solutions to national issues playing out in Canadian hometowns. FCM launched its Hometown Proud Campaign as part of Advocacy Days. FCM wants to hear from … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) launched a campaign asking Canadians to showcase their hometown pride. FCM believes that the next federal election must focus on strengthening Canada through developing cities and communities. The Hometown Proud Campaign is the start of a conversation about how to build the Canada of tomorrow. “FCM recognizes that hometowns are … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced the winners of its 2015 Sustainable Communities Awards, recognizing innovation and excellence in municipal sustainable development in six categories: brownfields, energy, neighbourhood development, transportation, waste and water. This year’s winning initiatives all share a focus on partnerships and community engagement to ensure environmental, economic and social benefits. “Together, this year’s winning communities stand out … Read more