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Case study
Interview with Doris Cruz, CISAL Fund beneficiary
The CISAL Fund aims to strengthen the capacity of civil society and empower local governments in Colombia and Peru. Doris Cruz, President of the Women’s Association in Ccapacmarca, Cusco (Peru), and beneficiary of the CISAL Fund in 2017, explains how the CISAL Fund transformed her community.
  • International
  • Women in local government
Guide
Land use planning around rail corridors: railway proximity guidelines
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) are committed to building a common approach to the prevention and resolution of issues that may arise when people live and work in close proximity to railway operations.
  • Rail safety
  • Public safety
Backgrounder
The opioid crisis: City-based solutions
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
Report
A City Tailored to Women: The Role of Municipal Governments in Achieving Gender Equality
By ensuring the participation of women in the political life of their community and by responding to their specific needs, municipal governments can play a leading role in helping to achieve gender equality.
  • Women in local government
Tool
Increasing Women's Participation in Municipal Decision-Making
The resources in this toolkit are based on the findings of a research project conducted by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities with funding from Status of Women Canada.
  • Women in local government
Tool
Municipal Elections in Canada: a guide for women candidates
Thinking about running for municipal office? This guide provides tips and tools for campaigning and beyond.
  • Women in local government
Report
Getting to 30%: Lessons Learned
FCM's Getting to 30% initiative focused on increasing the participation of women in municipal decision-making. This document outlines this initiative's accomplishments and lessons learned.
  • Women in local government
News release
FCM and Status of Women Canada launch Toward Parity
Today, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Status of Women Canada, with partners Equal Voice and the Canadian Women Foundation announced the launch of their latest partnership addressing gender parity in office at the local level: Toward Parity. FCM President Vicki-May Hamm issued the following statement
  • Women in local government
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