CLEAR FILTERS
Case study
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
Report
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
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
Thinking about running for municipal office? This guide provides tips and tools for campaigning and beyond.
  • Women in local government
Report
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
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
News release
Today, the Supreme Court of Canada clarified the constitutional powers of local government in regards to the siting of radio-communications and telecommunications infrastructure (i.e. antenna towers, cables, poles, etc.).
  • Telecommunications
Submission
FCM participated in the second phase of the Commission’s Review of basic telecommunications services.
  • Broadband
  • Telecommunications
© 2024 Federation of Canadian Municipalities