Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Berry Vrbanovic issued a statement on the election of Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, QC) as Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada and Canada's Official Opposition. Vrbanovic said that on behalf of Canada's municipalities, he would like to extend his congratulations to Mulcair on his election as Leader of the … Read more
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities underscored its commitment to getting more women elected to municipal councils at home and abroad. The federation's president Berry Vrbanovic said the federation’s efforts to bridge the gender gap in municipal governments have achieved real results and with every success at home and abroad, … Read more
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) announced funding for the Federation of Canadian Municipalitiesto administer the Protégé Program, a national pilot project that will help young women gain the experience they need to run for municipal office. Edmonton Councillor Karen Leibovici said that the federation is very pleased to partner with Status of Women … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Local Governments for Sustainability recognized important environmental milestones achieved by over 35 municipalities participating in the Partners for Climate Protection program. President of the federation Berry Vrbanovic hosted the ceremony as part of federation's 2012 Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show. Vrbanovic said that the accomplishments of these municipalities … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities unveiled the winners of its 2012 Sustainable Communities Awards, a program recognizing municipal projects across Canada that demonstrate excellence in environmental responsibility. The awards were announced at a ceremony during federation's Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show in Ottawa. The full release is available online. Call 613-907-6399.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Berry Vrbanovica made a statement following the Green Economy panel that kicked off the federation's annual Sustainable Communities Conference in Ottawa. Vrbanovica said the panel showed that in the 21st century sustainability is as much about the economy as it is about the environment. The federation calls on the … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities issued a statement on the release of the report entitled "The Housing Market and Canada’s Economic Recovery." The federation said that to keep Canada’s economic recovery on-track, the federal government must lower barriers to investing in Canada’s stagnant rental housing market. The federation president Berry Vrbanovic said that to keep … Read more
President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Berry Vrbanovic issued a statement on NDP Leader Nycole Turmel's (Hull Aylmer, QC) speech following the FCM Advocacy Days' Board of Directors luncheon. Vrbanovic said that the FCM looks forward to working with Turmel to continue the strong relationship the FCM had with the NDP under Turmel's predecessor … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities applauded the government for launching a new infrastructure planning process that promises to stop the decline in Canada’s aging municipal infrastructure and build the roads, bridges, water and transit systems the country needs to support families, businesses and economic growth. FCM president Berry Vrbanovic said this is a promise to put aside Band-Aid solutions, and … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Berry Vrbanovic made a statement following Liberal Leader Bob Rae's (Toronto Centre, ON) address during FCM’s Advocacy Days Board of Directors luncheon in Ottawa. Vrbanovic said Rae spoke to municipal leaders from across Canada about the importance of all governments working together to protect core investments in our communities and … Read more
