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To cut its dependence on diesel-generated electricity, the lakeside northern community of Whati studied construction of a hydroelectric system powered by running water from the nearby La Martre River Falls, which flow out of Lac Le Martre.
- Energy
- Northern and remote communities
- Sustainability
Backgrounder
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
Backgrounder
A reliable Internet connection is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. We need it to innovate, compete and grow. It’s vital to Canadians’ everyday quality of life.
- Broadband
- Northern and remote communities
- Rural communities
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
Submission
More and more Canadians are dying from opioid overdoses. FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus launched a task force to share best practices and save more lives.
- Big City Mayors' Caucus
- Opioid crisis
- Public safety
Submission
A companion piece to FCM’s 2016 budget submission.
- Economic development
- Infrastructure
- Northern and remote communities
Submission
A plan of action for working with the municipal sector to drive growth, create jobs and improve the quality of life for all Canadians.
- Climate change
- Emergency preparedness
- Housing
- Infrastructure
- Northern and remote communities
- Public transit
- Rural communities
- Water
Submission
FCM’s 2015 federal election platform―a call to action to all federal parties to partner with local governments to grow the economy and improve the quality of life in our hometowns.
- Northern and remote communities
- Rural communities