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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
News release
FCM and Big City Mayors support ratification of the new NAFTA Agreement
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ President Bill Karsten and FCM Big City Mayors’ Caucus Chair Don Iveson issued the following statement urging Parliament’s swift ratification of the new NAFTA trade deal, the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
  • Economic development
  • International trade
News release
Rural municipal leaders concerned about looming reductions to broadband service expansions in rural Canada
Municipal leaders respond with concern to news from Canada’s largest telecommunications companies that they intend to reduce or review the number of rural households that will receive improved broadband connectivity, following a recent CRTC decision.
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
  • Telecommunications
Case study: Northern community considers mini-hydro project
To cut its dependence on diesel-generated electricity, the lakeside northern community of Whati studied construction of a hydroelectric system powered by running water from the nearby La Martre River Falls, which flow out of Lac Le Martre.
  • Energy
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Sustainability
Submission
FCM’s principles on free and fair trade
Municipal principles for free and fair international trade
  • International trade
Backgrounder
Reliable Internet for everyone
A reliable Internet connection is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. We need it to innovate, compete and grow. It’s vital to Canadians’ everyday quality of life.
  • Broadband
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
FCM statement on the USMCA agreement
​​​​​​​Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President Vicki-May Hamm issued this statement today following the announcement of a new trilateral agreement with the United States and Mexico.
  • Economic development
  • International trade
News release
Reports of the death of Canada’s small towns have been greatly exaggerated
Responding to a Maclean's columnist, FCM's President shows how rural, northern and remote communities are actively building a brighter future.
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
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