CLEAR FILTERS
Webinar recording: Cyber risks and municipalities—What leaders need to know
Presented in collaboration with the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA).
  • Broadband
  • Telecommunications
Tool
Stronger Together: A Toolkit for First Nations-Municipal Community Economic Development Partnerships
The Stronger Together Toolkit offers step-by-step guidance on how First Nations and municipalities can find new ways to work together for mutual prosperity. 
  • Economic development
  • Indigenous partnerships
News release
Municipal leaders call for action on Canada’s residential schools legacy
In wake of the tragic discovery of the remains of 215 children found on the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, FCM and its Big City Mayors’ Caucus recommitted to urgently advancing the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
  • Big City Mayors' Caucus
  • Indigenous partnerships
Article
Telecommunications: CRTC affirms municipal role in 5G deployment
FCM secured a victory on behalf of municipalities, when the CRTC affirmed FCM’s arguments about the municipal role in 5G deployment and managing municipal rights of way. These are some of the most significant policy pronouncements by the CRTC on the role of municipalities in ensuring connectivity for Canadians.
  • Broadband
  • Telecommunications
News release
FCM welcomes launch of Universal Broadband Fund
FCM welcomes the federal government’s launch today of the Universal Broadband Fund—a critical step in the delivery of better broadband access to communities across the country
  • Broadband
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
  • Telecommunications
Submission
Barriers to deploying broadband-capable networks in underserved areas in Canada
FCM urges the CRTC to consider the range of possible approaches to addressing barriers to investment in high-quality fixed and wireless access networks in rural areas, small towns, and remote communities.
  • Broadband
  • Infrastructure
  • Rural communities
  • Telecommunications
Financial resources available for COVID-19
In response to the known and unknown economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the First Nation – Municipal CEDI program has identified an opportunity to create a Knowledge Product/Tool to support First Nation – municipal neighbours to collaborate on economic stimulus and recovery action.
  • Economic development
  • Indigenous partnerships
Guide
Preparing for 5G deployment in your community
This guide is designed to help municipalities deal with the practical, policy and logistical implications of 5G technology in local communities.
  • Broadband
  • Telecommunications
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