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FCM releases how-to guide to welcoming refugees - Welcoming Communities builds on municipal experience with Syrian newcomers
A year after Canada began opening its arms to tens of thousands of Syrian refugees, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has released Welcoming Communities: A Toolkit for Municipal Governments.
  • Immigration and refugees
  • Inclusive communities
News release
FCM partners with Global Affairs Canada to support municipalities in Jordan hosting Syrian refugees
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), with funding from Global Affairs Canada, has launched a $20.7-million five-year initiative to assist municipalities in Jordan struggling to manage the influx of displaced Syrians.
  • Immigration and refugees
  • Inclusive communities
  • International
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Canada's Housing Opportunity
FCM outlines the steps and investment that can ensure every Canadian can find a safe, decent and affordable place to call home. From coast to coast to coast, local governments recognize that housing is the bedrock of the livable, inclusive and globally competitive communities — and country — we aspire to build.
  • Homelessness
  • Housing
  • Inclusive communities
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Statement from FCM President on today's announcement by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Getting it right for these refugees and investing in more social and affordable housing now will help all Canadians in the long run.
  • Immigration and refugees
  • Inclusive communities
News release
FCM President Raymond Louie responds to Federal government's plan for Syrian Refugees
Canadians all across our country are doing what we do best in times of crisis; we respond quickly and compassionately. Local governments will play an essential role in welcoming and resettling thousands Syrian refugees in the coming weeks and months. We support the urgency with which the federal government is addressing the situation.
  • Immigration and refugees
  • Inclusive communities
News release
Big City Mayors' Caucus statement on refugee resettlement
Canada's big cities stand ready and willing to help assist Syrian refugees as they come to Canada and integrate into our communities.
  • Immigration and refugees
  • Inclusive communities
News release
Statement from FCM President Raymond Louie following meeting with Hon. John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
We look forward to continued cooperation with our federal partners on a long-term strategy to ensure our communities are set up to meet the challenge this humanitarian crisis presents.
  • Immigration and refugees
  • Inclusive communities
News release
Canada’s municipalities establish unified response to Syrian Refugee Crisis
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has released details on the membership of the Task Force on Syrian Refugee Resettlement.
  • Immigration and refugees
  • Inclusive communities
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