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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
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
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
Report
Rural challenges, national opportunity
Rural communities help drive Canada's economy, but they also face unique challenges that need tailor-made policy and resource solutions.
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
  • Broadband
  • Economic development
Rural challenges are national opportunities
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities released a report today that details the important contribution rural municipalities make and outlines the unique challenges they face.
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
News release
CRTC broadband decision: Big win for rural and northern communities
Broadband is fundamental to modern life and commerce. The CRTC recognized this today in its decision adopting a "universal service objective" mandating universal access to reliable broadband.
  • Broadband
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
News release
Statement by the Chair of FCM’s Rural Forum Ray Orb following the Rural Town Hall
This statement was issued by FCM Rural Forum Chair Ray Orb following the Rural Town Hall at the Federation's Annual Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on June 4, 2016.
  • Infrastructure
  • Northern and remote communities
  • Rural communities
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