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

Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced the Government of Canada’s response to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)’s final report and recommendations into the derailment of a Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway train on 6 July 2013, in Lac-Mégantic, Que. Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Brad Woodside issued the following statement regarding the announcement: “FCM welcomes today’s announcement by Minister … Read more

More housing options which are affordable to Canadians are needed to help grow local economies, attract new workers and meet the needs of vulnerable Canadians, stated the members of the National Forum on Housing and the Economy at the launch of the Forum. The forum consists of national business groups, not-for-profit, industry and professional associations and … Read more

Mayor Brad Woodside, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), issued a statement regarding the announcement of the Canada-EU trade agreement: “FCM welcomes the Canada-European Union trade agreement tabled today and the Government of Canada is to be commended for working in partnership with us to protect municipal rights and perspectives.” The full statement … Read more

Municipal leaders from across the country gathered in Saguenay, Que., for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Board of Directors meeting to discuss solutions to the issues facing Canadians in their hometowns. “From creating local jobs, to building livable and sustainable communities, to keeping Canadians safe, municipalities are at the heart of building a strong country … Read more

Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Brad Woodside issued a statement regarding the Transportation Safety Board’s final report into the Lac-Mégantic derailment: “The recommendations announced by the Transportation Safety Board are critical to improving the safety of Canada’s rail system and the movement of dangerous goods by rail through our cities and communities. We expect the federal government to respond fully to … Read more

President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Brad Woodside issued a statement on the recent floods in several communities of Manitoba and Saskatchewan: “The thoughts and prayers of municipal leaders across Canada are with the residents of communities facing these terrible floods, as they work to protect their homes and livelihoods. I take heart … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) National Municipal Rail Safety Working Group met with Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) regarding a series of new rail safety measures announced by the federal government. FCM president Brad Woodside issued a statement regarding the announcement. “FCM welcomes the series of rail safety measures announced today by Minister Raitt, which further the federal … Read more

The Greater Victoria Capital Regional District of British Columbia will host the last of a series of local roundtable discussions on housing across the country organized by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) as part of its “Fixing Canada’s Housing Crunch” campaign. The other roundtables were held over the past months in Halifax, Toronto, London, Brockville (ON), Thompson … Read more

Municipal leaders from across Canada elected a new president and table officers to lead the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in 2014-2015. FCM’s new president, Brad Woodside, Mayor of the City of Fredericton, was elected by delegates attending the FCM’s 77th Annual Conference and Trade Show in the Niagara Region. Working with him will be … Read more

President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Claude Dauphin issued a statement following the tabling of a motion on housing by Mike Sullivan (York South-Weston, Ont.). “FCM supports the NDP’s continued focus on fixing Canada’s Housing Crunch. The motion moved today looks to ease the burden by immediately renewing long-term social housing funding and reinvesting … Read more