President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Berry Vrbanovic made a statement on his participation in the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Ottawa on behalf of Canada’s municipalities. Vrbanovic said he was honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of Canada’s cities and communities at the National Memorial in Ottawa as part of the National Remembrance … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities said Statistics Canada's report showing increased transit ridership across the country underscores the importance of long-term investment in public transit. According to Statistics Canada figures, national transit ridership has increased by 22 percent from the 2006 to 2010. To compete globally, protect quality of life and put an end to … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Berry Vrbanovic participated as a witness at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance's pre-budget hearing. Vrabnovic said better planning, partnerships and programs are trademarks of smart government and are what Canada needs to to create jobs, protect core services and balance its budget deficit in a tough global … Read more
President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Berry Vrbanovic said the Federation supports Bill C-305, An Act to establish a National Public Transit Strategy, introduced by New Democrat Transport critic Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, ON). Vrbanovic said public transit is key to a strong economy and must be part of long-term infrastructure plan and investing in … Read more
President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Berry Vrbanovic issued a statement following meetings with International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC). Vrbanovic said FCM supports the Government of Canada's commitment to work with FCM and strengthen the growing economic partnership among federal, municipal, provincial and territorial governments. Fast told municipal leaders that the government … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Berry Vrbanovic made a statement on the passing of Jack Layton. Vrbanovic said Jack's passing is a loss for all Canadians. His commitment to public service was a model for anyone who wants to make their community or country a better place to live. He was a leader who fought … Read more
President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Berry Vrbanovic made statement on recent events in Montreal highlighting the state of Canada's infrastructure. Vrbanovic said while its symptoms may vary from one community to the next, Canada’s infrastructure deficit is a national problem requiring national action and that municipal governments can no longer be expected to … Read more
Berry Vrbanovic, Councillor of Kitchener, ON, was cclaimed President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ by delegates attending FCM’s 74th Annual Conference and Municipal Expo in Halifax. The full release is available online. The full release is available online. Call 613-907-6395. Former President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Hans Cunningham made a statement following … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced that Canada's Big City Mayors were in Halifax to discuss how to continue working with the federal government to ensure Canada's economic future. Mayor of Vancouver, BC, Greg Robertson said that in order to compete in a tough global economy, Canada needs cities with the transportation, transit, housing and … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Hans Cunningham congratulated Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) on the appointment of his new cabinet. Cunningham said he looks forward to seeing a strong majority government working to build the safe and sustainable communities Canada needs to support its families and economy. The full release is available online. … Read more
