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Report
Getting to 30%: Lessons Learned
FCM's Getting to 30% initiative focused on increasing the participation of women in municipal decision-making. This document outlines this initiative's accomplishments and lessons learned.
  • Women in local government
News release
FCM and Status of Women Canada launch Toward Parity
Today, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Status of Women Canada, with partners Equal Voice and the Canadian Women Foundation announced the launch of their latest partnership addressing gender parity in office at the local level: Toward Parity. FCM President Vicki-May Hamm issued the following statement
  • Women in local government
News release
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
Tool
Welcoming communities: A toolkit for local governments
Municipal leaders understand they have a pivotal role in ensuring their communities are welcoming, open communities for all newcomers.
  • Immigration and refugees
  • Inclusive communities
News release
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
News release
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
Diverse Voices for Change
FCM initiative aims to strengthen role of women from diverse communities in local government.
  • Women in local government
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