News releases

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities welcomes this historic accord reached at the COP21 climate conference in Paris and looks forward to continuing our work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and implement the green technologies that make all of our lives better while improving the economy.

The international community now recognizes that any successful effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions requires a full partnership with local governments.

Getting it right for these refugees and investing in more social and affordable housing now will help all Canadians in the long run.

FCM initiative aims to strengthen role of women from diverse communities in local government.

Statement from Raymond Louie, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities following the Speech from the Throne

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities will officially represent local governments as part of the Canadian delegation during the COP21 conference on climate change in Paris.

Canadians all across our country are doing what we do best in times of crisis; we respond quickly and compassionately. Local governments will play an essential role in welcoming and resettling thousands Syrian refugees in the coming weeks and months. We support the urgency with which the federal government is addressing the situation.

In a series of face-to-face meetings, the senior leadership of FCM presented a detailed document titled Cities and Communities: Partners in Canada's Future.