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Report
Our recommendations for Canada’s post-COVID recovery show how municipalities are ready to work with the federal government to kickstart Canada’s economy and put people back to work.
- Climate change
- Homelessness
- Housing
- Municipal finance
- Rural communities
Backgrounder
The COVID-era real estate market creates a unique opportunity to tackle the housing crisis. FCM is proposing a federal initiative and partnership to help community housing providers acquire, repair and retrofit available buildings for non-profit housing.
- Homelessness
- Housing
Submission
FCM’s recommendations for the 2020 Federal Budget offer a clear path forward, equipping local leaders to deliver results Canadians can see. We’re proposing local climate action that builds better lives, more progress on housing affordability and new steps to strengthen communities of all sizes.
- Climate change
- Federal Budget
- Infrastructure
- Public transit
- Rural communities
Report
This report presents concrete recommendations for the new government’s first 100 days in 15 priority areas—from getting infrastructure built to making housing more affordable to achieving universal Internet access.
- Public transit
- Rural communities
- Climate change
- Housing
- Infrastructure
Case study
A partnership between the municipality and school boards is increasing high school students' independence and their long-term use of sustainable transportation.
- Public transit
- Sustainability
- Transportation
Case study
The City of Nicolet, QC, offers electric vehicle sharing and tax credits for residential retrofits to lower community emissions. Read more in our case study.
- Climate change
- Infrastructure
- Public transit
Submission
Read how FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus wants the National Housing Strategy to get it right and transform affordable housing for the next generation.
- Homelessness
- Housing
Submission
FCM outlines the steps and investment that can ensure every Canadian can find a safe, decent and affordable place to call home. From coast to coast to coast, local governments recognize that housing is the bedrock of the livable, inclusive and globally competitive communities — and country — we aspire to build.
- Homelessness
- Housing
- Inclusive communities