The federation says a recent Economic Action Plan update by the government shows that a national partnership among all orders of government is fueling Canada’s economic recovery and laying the foundation for future growth. Call 613-907-6395.
The federation, in partnership with the City of Montreal and l’Union des Municipalités du Quebec (UMQ) signed an agreement with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), to help rebuild five Haitian municipalities severely affected by the 2010 earthquake. Call 613-907-6395.
Federation president Hans Cunningham issued a statement reviewing municipal achievements in 2010 and looking ahead to 2011. Cunningham says this year showed how "cities and communities are indispensable partners in building a strong and prosperous Canada." Call 613-907-6395.
The federation welcomed the announcement that the federal government has extended the completion date for infrastructure stimulus projects to October 31, 2011 from March 31, 2011. The full release is available online. Call 613-907-6395.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities called on the federal government to protect property taxpayers from downloading while it eliminates its budget deficit, starting with a commitment to co-fund billions of dollars in infrastructure with new federal wastewater regulations. The full release is available online. Call 613-907-6395.
The federation says the Auditor General's report shows what can be achieved for Canadians when all three orders of government work together. Federation president Hans Cunniggham says the government must "continue to work with municipalities to protect the gains we’ve made…" Call 613-907-6395.
Federation president Hans Cunningham issued a statement following the government's economic update, saying municipalities "welcomed the Government of Canada’s commitment to continue investing in Canada’s long-term infrastructure needs." Call 613-907-6395.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is asking the Federal Government not to transfer its deficits to municipalities by "downloading" new responsibilities to local governments. The full release is available online. Call 613-907-6301.
The failure of governments to invest adequately in the roads, public transit and water systems that our economy needs in the coming decades will cost the average Canadian tens of thousands of dollars in lost income, according to a new report released by the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario. Call 613-907-6395.
