The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announce that CEO Carole Saab has been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® for 2020, which recognizes the exceptional achievements of 40 outstanding Canadians under the age of 40. The full release is available online. Call 613-907-6395.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Garth Frizzell: “This week, hundreds of local leaders and municipal experts from across the country gathered virtually at the Sustainable Communities Conference to demonstrate how municipal leaders are delivering some of Canada’s most innovative green solutions,” he said. “Conference delegates were pleased to hear Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) emphasize … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ members elected a new president and board of directors during its first-ever virtual annual general meeting. City of Prince George Councillor Garth Frizzell succeeds long-time Halifax Regional Municipality Councillor Bill Karsten as FCM President. The full release is available online. Call 613-907-6395.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Bill Karsten issued a statement: “[The] Speech from the Throne is a positive and hopeful signal to municipalities, and a clear statement that federal government will be a partner to cities and communities on the way forward,” he said. “We welcome [the] commitment to close the rural broadband gap faster […] We … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Bill Karsten issued the following statement following the federal announcement on a new Rapid Housing Initiative: “Today’s federal commitment to support Canadians experiencing homelessness with affordable and supportive housing brings renewed hope to some of our most vulnerable—and lays the groundwork for an even closer partnership between municipalities and the federal … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Bill Karsten issued a statement: “Implementation plans released today on the federal Safe Restart Agreement with provinces and territories confirm critical support to municipalities facing financial crisis in this pandemic,” he said. “We thank the federal government for its leadership—and our provinces and territories for their strong collaboration. We specifically recognize today’s … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is proposing a federal-municipal partnership to repurpose on-sale private buildings as permanent, non-profit housing for vulnerable Canadians. “We’ve seen vulnerable people leaving crowded shelters to stay physically distant on the streets or in tent encampments,” said FCM President Bill Karsten. “But we urgently need more sustainable housing solutions for vulnerable Canadians—and … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Bill Karsten issued a statement following the federal government’s announcement of an agreement with provinces and territories on a federal “safe economic restart” plan that includes targeted funding for municipalities: “FCM has been clear: there’s no full recovery without strong municipalities, and we are pleased to see the Prime Minister acknowledge this,” he said. “We are calling on all … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Big City Mayors’ Caucus is calling on the federal government to guarantee adequate and dedicated emergency funding for municipalities and for strong provincial collaboration. “We need a nationwide solution so we can continue protecting frontline services and Canada’s recovery—and that requires steadfast national leadership and provincial cooperation,” said FCM President Bill Karsten. “Strong federal … Read more
As federal, provincial and territorial governments negotiate “safe economic restart” funding agreements, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities outlined four bottom-line requirements to ensure funds urgently protect frontline services for Canadians and support a nationwide economic recovery. The four requirements are that municipal funding must be sufficient, funding must be clearly identified, Funding must protect services Canadians rely on, and Funding … Read more
