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FCM statement to express solidarity with the Association of Ukrainian Cities
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President Joanne Vanderheyden issued a statement on behalf of 2,000-member municipalities from coast to coast to coast expressing solidarity with the Ukrainian people and the Association of Ukrainian Cities.
  • Immigration and refugees
  • International
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Municipal leaders united in support for Ukraine
FCM President Joanne Vanderheyden issued a statement on behalf nearly 2,000-member municipalities from coast to coast to coast in support of the people of Ukraine.
  • Immigration and refugees
  • International
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Big-city mayors reach out to newcomers and refugees
The 22 members of FCM's Big City Mayors' Caucus issued the following joint statement reaffirming their commitment to welcoming refugees and other newcomers to their communities.
  • Immigration and refugees
  • Inclusive communities
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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