The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced that the House of Commons should make sure that all parties are held to their campaign promises. FCM President Hans Cunningham said that the new Parliament needs to back up words with action. The FCM said that 40 per cent of federal investments in municipalities will expire in the … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced the release of a series of videos that feature messages to Canadian federal party leaders. In the videos the FCM highlights the challenges that Canadians cities and communities face. The FCM said that without government action the challenges in these particular communities will grow and will cause a burden … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Hans Cunningham said he applauds the Green Party of Canada for its commitment to making permanent investments into cities and communities. The full release is available online. Call 613-907-6395. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced its #cutmycommute campaign, which challenges all federal parties to make gridlock an election issue. The … Read more
President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Hans Cunningham said that the NDP platform is the first in this election campaign to call for new, long-term investments in Canada’s cities and communities. The full release is available online. Call 613-907-6395.
The President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Hans Cunningham announced that the FCM strongly supports the Conservative Party's commitment to help with the establishment of long-term infrastructure that will help replace the Building Canada Plan. Through the continued partnership of the government and communities, Cunningham said the $123 billion municipal infrastructure deficit will be … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced that it is pleased with the NDP's commitment to make the Police Officer Recruitment Fund permanent because it will help Canadian communities stay safe. The FCM also applauded the NDP's initiative to increase the amount of police officers on Canada's streets. Call 613-907-6395.
President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Hans Cunningham announced that the expiry of the federal Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI) and the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) will put cities and communities across Canada at risk. Due to the end of these funds, the federation will no longer be able to build social housing and … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced that federal party leaders cannot ignore its call for a national agenda for strong cities and communities. The call was also echoed by the Canada West Foundation which called for more funding to address infrastructure issues that are faced by municipalities. The full release is available online. Call 613-907-6395.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Hans Cunningham said he said he is proud to reaffirm the Federation's commitment to increasing the participation of women in municipal government. Call (613) 907-6399.
The federation applauded the NDP’s call for a long-term strategy to strengthen Canada’s transportation systems. Call 613-907-6395.
