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

President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Karen Leibovici applauded NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair’s (Outremont, Que.) call for a greater federal role in funding public transit in Canada’s cities. “Fighting traffic gridlock and improving public transit are key to building a strong economy,” said FCM president Leibovici. “FCM applauds Mr. Mulcair’s leadership on intergovernmental cooperation and his proposal … Read more

Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Karen Leibovici issued a statement on the election of Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) as Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. "We welcome the opportunity of working with Mr. Trudeau and building on the open and collaborative relationship between his party and Canada’s municipal leaders," said Leibovici. The full statement … Read more

Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Karen Leibovici made a statement in response to the tabling of the federal budget. Leibovici singled out the government’s decision to index the gas tax transfer as of particular importance. She said that this measure alone–the first indexing of a municipal transfer– will add another $9 billion to the permanent … Read more

Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) president Karen Leibovici and the members of FCM’s national board who are meeting in Prince George, B.C. this week, joined the Mayor of Prince George Shari Green to celebrate the International Women’s Day. More information is available online. Call 613-907-6395.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Karen Leibovici and Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association president Bernard Lord announced at a news conference in Ottawa, a joint protocol on the siting process of wireless antenna systems. The Joint Antenna System Siting Protocol is the result of a partnership between municipalities and the wireless industry, through the federation and … Read more

The president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Karen Leibovici released a statement to welcome the Canada West Foundation report on infrastructure – At the Intersection: The Case for Sustained and Strategic Public Infrastructure Investment. Leibovici said the Federation of Canadian Municipalities welcomes the Canada West Foundation’s report on public infrastructure investment. She added that … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities launched an interactive transportation-themed challenge as part of the expanded national #CutMyCommute campaign. The federation said as this is a very serious issue affecting every Canadian, the campaign will have a strong social media component to help showcase the issue and invite individuals around the country to join the challenge. … Read more

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities welcomes the government of Canada’s efforts to bring needed attention to the rising costs of policing at its Summit on the Economics of Policing in Ottawa this week. This is just the first in many steps needed to address the growing gaps in Canada’s policing systems that are putting a … Read more

Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Karen Leibovici issued a statement on the federal government's changes to Canada's Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. Leibovici said the federation welcomes changes announced by the federal government to Canada's Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations that will ensure better health and safety standards in the production of medical marihuana. The … Read more

A statement was released by the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Karen Leibovici following a meeting with Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), and Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, Man.) at the conclusion of the federation's Advocacy Days in Ottawa. More information is available online. Call 613-907-6395.