CLEAR FILTERS
Case study
Creating a community of women leaders
In Colombia, women elected officials face many barriers to political leadership. This case study shows how women can support each other to overcome those barriers to lead their communities with confidence.
  • Inclusive communities
  • International
  • Women in local government
News release
FCM welcomes Canadian poverty reduction strategy
​​​​​​​Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President Vicki-May Hamm issued the following statement in response to today's release of Opportunity for All, the federal government's national poverty reduction strategy.
  • Homelessness
  • Housing
  • Inclusive communities
  • Poverty reduction
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
News release
FCM statement after Islamic Cultural Centre shootings
FCM President Clark Somerville issued the following statement in response to the January 29 multiple shooting at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City.
  • Inclusive communities
  • Public safety
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
Submission
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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