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News release
FCM President Joanne Vanderheyden issued the following statement at the conclusion of the September 20-24 online meeting of FCM’s Board of Directors, comprised of municipal leaders from communities of all sizes and regions across Canada.
  • Broadband
  • Disaster mitigation
  • Housing
  • Infrastructure
  • Public transit
  • Rural communities
Report
Election 2021 is an opportunity for federal parties to show how they’ll build a stronger and more inclusive Canada. Local govts are ready to work together to get the job done. Read our election priorities.
  • Broadband
  • Disaster mitigation
  • Homelessness
  • Housing
  • Infrastructure
  • Public transit
News release
As the federal election campaign heats up, FCM is calling on all parties to work with cities and communities of all sizes to drive a stronger, more inclusive nationwide recovery—releasing a package of achievable frontline solutions to pressing challenges, from job creation to climate change to the housing crisis.
  • Broadband
  • Climate change
  • Housing
  • Infrastructure
  • Rural communities
News release
In wake of the tragic discovery of the remains of 215 children found on the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, FCM and its Big City Mayors’ Caucus recommitted to urgently advancing the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
  • Big City Mayors' Caucus
  • Indigenous partnerships
News release
Halifax Mayor Mike Savage was elected by his peers as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Chair of the Big City Mayors’ Caucus (BCMC) on Monday. He will succeed Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, who held the position between 2016 and 2021.
  • Big City Mayors' Caucus
News release
As every order of government in Canada remains hard at work keeping communities safe during the global pandemic, FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus met at the outset of FCM’s 2021 Annual Conference to discuss how cities can help lead a national recovery.
  • Big City Mayors' Caucus
  • Homelessness
  • Housing
  • Inclusive communities
Article
FCM secured a victory on behalf of municipalities, when the CRTC affirmed FCM’s arguments about the municipal role in 5G deployment and managing municipal rights of way. These are some of the most significant policy pronouncements by the CRTC on the role of municipalities in ensuring connectivity for Canadians.
  • Broadband
  • Telecommunications
News release
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and FCM hosted mayors from some of Canada’s largest cities alongside a wide range of government, civic and community leaders as part of the Urban Project for a discussion on the role of cities in tackling COVID-19 and support for mental health.
  • Big City Mayors' Caucus
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