The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901.
With more than 1,900 members, FCM represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction. Members include Canada's largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 18 provincial and territorial municipal associations.
REPORT - CANADA´S NORTHERN STRATEGY
Report: On the Front Lines of Canada´s Northern Strategy Ottawa, August 31
FCM to release report on municipal role in Canada's northern strategy
Following the Prime Minister´s recent trip to the North, FCM will be releasing a report looking at the municipal role in Canada´s northern strategy. Ottawa, August 25
Interview with Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier
Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier had a recent interview with the Globe & Mail's Gordon Pitts to talk about his time at the helm of one of Canada's biggest cities, the progress for cities through the Big City Mayors Caucus, his legacy and his future plans. August 24
Housing affordability: New grants approved
FCM announced 15 new grants totaling $73,100 to improve housing affordability for Canadians. The grants are made possible through the Affordability and Choice Today (ACT) Initiative. The grants will be used to help remove regulatory barriers to increase housing affordability and housing options. Ottawa, August 17
Statement by FCM President on changes to the federal cabinet
“On behalf of the FCM, I would like to extend my congratulations to Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the appointments, and to all new and returning ministers. We look forward to strengthening the relationship that has developed over the years between FCM and the Government of Canada". Ottawa, August 6
The infrastructure deficit is the real fiasco
View the letter to the editor with respect to a recent Maclean's article on stimulus spending. Ottawa, July 29
Changes to Census questionnaire may affect municipal governments
FCM has outlined its position in a letter to Minister of Industry Tony Clement, the minister responsible for Statistics Canada. Ottawa, July 28