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News release
Clock is ticking: municipalities need support now
As federal, provincial and territorial governments continue negotiating agreements for the $14 billion “safe economic restart” plan, FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus is calling on the federal government to guarantee adequate and dedicated emergency funding for municipalities and for strong provincial collaboration.
  • Municipal finance
  • Public safety
News release
New initiative to help homeowners cut their energy bills and emissions and keep the local economy moving
The Government of Canada and FCM launched the next step in their shared mission to support local programs that help Canadians retrofit their homes to higher energy standards.
  • Energy
  • Housing
  • Infrastructure
  • Municipal finance
  • Sustainability
News release
Municipalities press bottom-line requirements for safe-restart funds
As federal, provincial and territorial governments negotiate “safe economic restart” funding agreements, FCM outlines four bottom-line requirements to ensure funds urgently protect frontline services for Canadians and support a nationwide economic recovery.
  • Infrastructure
  • Municipal finance
  • Public safety
News release
FCM responds to today’s announcement on the acceleration of the 2020-2021 federal Gas Tax Fund transfer
FCM President President Bill Karsten issued the following statement regarding the Government of Canada’s announcement today on support for municipalities on the front lines the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Infrastructure
  • Municipal finance
News release
COVID-19: Municipalities seek emergency funding
Pushed to the brink of financial crisis, municipalities nationwide are calling for emergency federal funding to continue supporting Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Municipal finance
  • Public safety
Report
Protecting vital municipal services
FCM is calling for emergency operating funding for municipalities nationwide—to keep essential services running, and Canadians safe and supported.
  • Municipal finance
  • Public safety
Guide
Designing property tax deferrals during the COVID-19 pandemic
Local governments are working to support their residents during COVID-19. Designed to provide relief to eligible taxpayers, property tax deferrals allow taxpayers to defer some or all of property taxes for a specified period.
  • Economic development
  • Municipal finance
News release
Federal budget an opportunity to build better lives for Canadians: municipalities
FCM’s released its recommendations for the upcoming federal budget. Building Better Lives with Budget 2020 urges the federal government to build on its partnership with municipalities to deliver quality-of-life gains across the country.
  • Climate change
  • Federal Budget
  • Infrastructure
  • Public transit
  • Rural communities
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