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News release
FCM welcomes new federal government: “Let’s build Canada’s recovery together”
Joanne Vanderheyden, President of FCM, issued the following statement on the results of the September 20, 2021 federal election.
  • Climate change
  • Disaster mitigation
  • Housing
  • Public transit
  • Rural communities
Report
Frontline solutions for Canada’s recovery
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
Election 2021: Municipalities lay out frontline solutions
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
Statement by FCM on the wildfires in British Columbia
Statement by Joanne Vanderheyden, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) on the ongoing wildfires in the British Columbia Interior.
  • Climate change
  • Disaster mitigation
  • Environment
Article
Telecommunications: CRTC affirms municipal role in 5G deployment
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
FCM welcomes launch of Universal Broadband Fund
FCM welcomes the federal government’s launch today of the Universal Broadband Fund—a critical step in the delivery of better broadband access to communities across the country
  • Broadband
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
  • Telecommunications
News release
Throne Speech a positive and hopeful signal for municipalities
FCM President Bill Karsten issued this statement following the delivery of today’s Speech from the Throne.
  • Broadband
  • Homelessness
  • Housing
  • Infrastructure
Submission
Barriers to deploying broadband-capable networks in underserved areas in Canada
FCM urges the CRTC to consider the range of possible approaches to addressing barriers to investment in high-quality fixed and wireless access networks in rural areas, small towns, and remote communities.
  • Broadband
  • Infrastructure
  • Rural communities
  • Telecommunications
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