The Federation of Canadian Municipalities calls on all parties to commit to boosting access to housing for low-income Canadians, while also tackling the broader and growing disconnect between rents, home prices and incomes. “As local leaders, we’re on the front lines of people’s struggles to find decent housing they can afford, and we’re making the most … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is calling on all national parties to commit to a permanent public transit funding mechanism to shorten commutes, ease gridlock, reduce emissions and boost Canadians’ quality of life. FCM is also calling for additional funding in the near-term to accelerate the mass adoption of low-to-zero emission transit and municipal fleet vehicles. “Predictable … Read more
FCM President Bill Karsten issued a statement: “We’re pleased to work with Low Carbon Cities Canada as well as with the Ottawa Community Foundation to make these communities more livable for the people who call them home,” he said. “Funded through Federal Budget 2019’s nearly $1-billion investment in working directly with municipalities, this commitment doubles … Read more
Eleven weeks from a crucial federal election, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is calling on every national party to commit to making ground-breaking progress for Canadians living in rural communities across the country. “Rural communities are essential to Canada’s economy and quality of life,” said FCM President Bill Karsten. “From resources to manufacturing to tourism, their industries … Read more
Three months from the next federal election, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is calling on every party to commit to doubling the value of a core funding tool that empowers municipalities of all sizes to build better lives for Canadians: the annual federal Gas Tax Fund transfer. “As the order of government closest to people’s daily challenges, … Read more
FCM President Bill Karsten made a statement regarding the announcement of $22 million by the Government of Canada through FCM to establish an urban climate centre in Edmonton: “We’re pleased to work with Low Carbon Cities Canada as well as with Alberta EcoTrust Foundation to make these communities more livable,” he said. “Today’s announcement also recognizes that … Read more
FCM President Bill Karsten made a statement regarding the announcement of $40 million by the Government of Canada through FCM in The Atmospheric Fund and Low Carbon Cities Canada: “This $40 million investment will help communities throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area reach their full emissions-cutting potential,” he said. “Today’s announcement also recognizes that … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Bill Karsten made a statement: “Royal Assent for this Budget Implementation Act is more than a formality. Very concretely, it means the commitments on working with municipalities in Federal Budget 2019 can start to improve people’s daily lives,” he said. “From infrastructure to housing, local governments have continued to deepen our federal partnership to … Read more
Delegates to FCM’s 2019 Annual Conference engaged national party leaders, discussed crucial municipal policy, and ignited their campaign to make Canadians’ local priorities a centrepiece of the next federal election. “Whether it’s better roads, transit, housing or water systems, local governments are building better lives. We make the most of the tools available, but this … Read more
Canada’s Big City Mayors stand united ahead of this fall’s federal election in an effort to modernize the federal-municipal relationship in Canada. “Cities are builders, and when local and federal governments work together directly, we build better lives for Canadians,” said Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, chair of FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus. “We know there are ways … Read more
