CLEAR FILTERS
News release
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
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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
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
Guide
The Big City Mayors’ Caucus is honouring the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s efforts by ensuring that the rights and aspirations of Indigenous people are acknowledged in policies and practices.
  • Big City Mayors' Caucus
  • Indigenous partnerships
News release
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
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
News release
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
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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