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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
Guide
FCM designed this guide to provide an overview of the work ahead for local governments and offer both policy and regulatory options to choose from. It will take coordinated effort from all orders of government to ensure that Canadians are safe and well-served through cannabis legalization.
- Cannabis
- Policing
- Public safety
Submission
Municipalities are central partners in the federal government’s efforts to fulfill its commitment to legalize and regulate cannabis across Canada.
- Policing
- Public safety
- Cannabis
News release
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
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
Submission
A companion piece to FCM’s 2016 budget submission.
- Economic development
- Infrastructure
- Northern and remote communities
News release
FCM calls for the federal government to include bold plans to strengthen northern and remote communities in its upcoming budget.
- Infrastructure
- Northern and remote communities
- Rural communities