The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced the winners of the 2022 Sustainable Community Awards. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) stated “Canadian municipalities are on the front lines in the fight against climate change. That is why it is so promising to see communities across the country take the lead by investing in innovative … Read more
Big City Mayors’ Caucus chair and Halifax Mayor Mike Savage issued a following the convening of the caucus in Ottawa: “An important focus for the Caucus this week is the ongoing challenge of housing affordability in Canada, with an emphasis on the need for federal and municipal governments to work together to design and launch the … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Taneen Rudyk issued a statement: “The Federation of Canadian Municipalities welcomes today’s announcement of the federal government’s National Adaptation Strategy, a critical framework that will help to better protect Canadian communities from the effects of extreme weather events made more severe by a changing climate. The announcement included a significant investment in the … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) released the 22nd annual report of the Green Municipal FundTM (GMF), showcasing how it is driving innovation in its own operations, and for municipalities through program design, financing, projects and capacity development. FCM President Taneen Rudyk said “FCM’s Green Municipal Fund, together with municipalities and the federal government, is helping move the country toward Canada’s … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities shared proposals to protect Canadians and communities of all sizes across the country from the impacts of climate change. These recommendations are designed to inform the ongoing development of the federal government’s National Adaptation Strategy. “Protecting Canadians from climate change takes ongoing investment directly in our communities—where new weather extremes and … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Taneen Rudyk issued a statement: “To prevent serious repercussions on residents and community services, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, along with provincial and territorial associations in impacted regions, has been calling on the federal government to absorb all retroactive costs associated with the signing of the new RCMP bargaining agreement.” The full … Read more
Municipal leaders from across Canada gathered for FCM’s 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show in Regina, Sask., in a hybrid model that brought the best of previous gatherings to life—in-person and online. Mayors, councillors, and representatives from all corners of the country engaged with national party leaders, heard from noteworthy keynote speakers, and discussed policy priorities that … Read more
Big City Mayors’ Caucus Chair and Halifax Mayor Mike Savage issued a statement: “Big-city mayors are focused on the priorities people deeply care about and fixing the housing crisis is top of mind,” he said. “The Caucus will be meeting with Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) to discuss further action on housing affordability and the economic recovery,” said … Read more
Joanne Vanderheyden, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, issued a statement: “Today’s budget recognizes municipalities as an essential partner in solving our greatest national challenges, including housing affordability as a top priority,” she said. “FCM welcomes today’s investment to scale up the Rapid Housing Initiative as well as the two-year extension of additional funding through the Reaching Home initiative,” said Venderheyden. “Committing to improve the … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Joanne Vanderheyden issued a statement: “Since the Russian attack against Ukraine, local leaders have joined together to express solidarity with the people of Ukraine and all Canadians of Ukrainian heritage,” she said. “As municipal leaders, we pledge to work with the Government of Canada and provincial and territorial governments across … Read more
