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News release
Budget 2019 is an opportunity to improve the lives of Canadians
Big City Mayors’ Caucus Chair Don Iveson issued the following statement at the close of a series of meetings between Canadian mayors, the Prime Minister, and federal cabinet ministers.
  • Big City Mayors' Caucus
  • Disaster mitigation
  • Federal Budget
  • Public transit
Case study: Northern community considers mini-hydro project
To cut its dependence on diesel-generated electricity, the lakeside northern community of Whati studied construction of a hydroelectric system powered by running water from the nearby La Martre River Falls, which flow out of Lac Le Martre.
  • Energy
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Sustainability
Backgrounder
Reliable Internet for everyone
A reliable Internet connection is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. We need it to innovate, compete and grow. It’s vital to Canadians’ everyday quality of life.
  • Broadband
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
News release
FCM statement on Finance Committee appearance
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 1st Vice-President Bill Karsten issued a statement today following FCM’s appearance before the Standing Committee on Finance as part of the federal government’s pre-budget consultations.
  • Federal Budget
  • Infrastructure
News release
Reports of the death of Canada’s small towns have been greatly exaggerated
Responding to a Maclean's columnist, FCM's President shows how rural, northern and remote communities are actively building a brighter future.
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
Report
Rural challenges, national opportunity
Rural communities help drive Canada's economy, but they also face unique challenges that need tailor-made policy and resource solutions.
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
  • Broadband
  • Economic development
Rural challenges are national opportunities
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities released a report today that details the important contribution rural municipalities make and outlines the unique challenges they face.
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
News release
CRTC broadband decision: Big win for rural and northern communities
Broadband is fundamental to modern life and commerce. The CRTC recognized this today in its decision adopting a "universal service objective" mandating universal access to reliable broadband.
  • Broadband
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
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