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News release
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities welcomes this unprecedented philanthropic contribution from the Canadian Medical Association Foundation (CMAF) that will directly support vulnerable populations struggling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations will empower municipalities across Canada to better reach, protect and assist the most vulnerable among us.
- Homelessness
- Opioid crisis
- Public safety
News release
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
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
In 2017, the Mayors’ Task Force on the Opioid Crisis put forward comprehensive recommendations for coordinated, nation-wide action by all orders of government.
- Opioid crisis
- Public safety
Backgrounder
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
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 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
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