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FCM’s Big City Mayor's Caucus praises NDP motion for more and affordable rental housing (14/05/2012)
The Motion calls for federal support for Canadian municipalities in their efforts to combat homelessness as well as recognizes the need to invest in purpose built rental housing construction. The BCMC applauded all parties in the House of Commons for their unanimous support for this timely motion.
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Does it make more sense to rent or buy?; When home prices rocket past the rate of inflation, renting is a much more attractive option (04/05/2012)
Does it make more sense to rent or buy?; When home prices rocket past the rate of inflation, renting is a much more attractive option. -
Statement by FCM president on NDP housing bill tabled today (17/02/2012)
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) supports the NDP's bill calling for federal action on housing and support for our communities to give Canadians new housing options they can afford.
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Crise du logement : Christine Moore appuie la Fédération canadienne des municipalités (In original language) (01/02/2012) - Radio-Canada
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More rental housing needed to protect jobs and economy - Federal Government Must Lower Rental Investment Barriers, says FCM report (31/01/2012)
To keep Canada's economic recovery on-track, the federal government must lower barriers to investing in Canada's stagnant rental housing market, said the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in a report released today at a press conference held in Ottawa.
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Federal government promises new infrastructure plan will deliver long-term solutions (30/11/2011)
Today municipal leaders are applauding the Government of Canada for launching a new infrastructure planning process that promises to stop the decline in Canada's aging municipal infrastructure and build the roads, bridges, water and transit systems the country needs to support families, businesses and economic growth.
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FCM’S Big City Mayors Caucus (BCMC) supports new housing coalition’s call for more rental housing (09/11/2011)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) Big City Mayor's Caucus (BCMC) Chair and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson welcomed today the Canadian Rental Housing Coalition's call for more rental housing in Canada.
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Lack of affordable housing and efficient transit barriers to success of immigrants and the economy (14/09/2011)
The lack of affordable housing and access to efficient public transit and community services are significant barriers to the success of new immigrants and the Canadian economy, says the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in a report on Canada´s immigration system.
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Mandel's homelessness plan lauded by advocate (09/08/2011) - 24 Hours Edmonton
Edmonton's plan to end homelessness is helping make people safer while getting them off the street, the city says.
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Saskatchewan outlines housing strategy as prices skyrocket (07/08/2011) - Ipolitics
The Saskatchewan government has outlined an eight-year housing strategy to help potential buyers being pushed out of the market by skyrocketing prices.
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Ottawa and provinces reach $1.4B deal on affordable housing (06/07/2011) - CityTV
After about two years of talks, Ottawa and the provinces have agreed to a framework for how to spend $1.4 billion on affordable housing over the next three years. -
Statement by FCM President Berry Vrbanovic following today's affordable housing framework announcement (04/07/2011)
The following statement was released today by Berry Vrbanovic, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), following the affordable housing framework announcement by the federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for housing. -
Statement by FCM President on the new Federal Cabinet (17/05/2011)
The following statement was released today by the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Hans Cunningham, on the appointment of the new Federal Cabinet. -
New parliament must act on promises to cities and communities (28/04/2011)
Beginning on May 3 all parties in the House of Commons must turn campaign promises to cities and communities into action, says the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). -
Statement by FCM President on today’s NDP election platform (09/04/2011)
The following statement was released today by the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Hans Cunningham, in response to the NDP election platform. -
Statement by FCM President on the conservative party's election platform (07/04/2011)
The following statement was released today by the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Hans Cunningham, in response to the Conservative Party election platform. -
Federal campaign: Where’s the urban agenda? (06/04/2011) - The Star
Cities scarcely register as a blip on the political radar in this federal election, even though urban areas are home to about 80 per cent of Canadians and face profound problems, including gridlock, homelessness and a staggering infrastructure deficit.
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Les municipalités déposent leurs demandes aux partis (04/04/2011) - Cyberpresse.ca
(Available in original language only) La Fédération canadienne des municipalités a dressé mercredi sa liste de demandes aux principaux partis politiques en vue du scrutin fédéral.
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Les chefs de partis fédéraux interpellés (04/04/2011) - TVA Nouvelles
(Available in original language only) La Fédération canadienne des municipalités plonge dans la campagne électorale et demande aux chefs des partis politiques fédéraux de prendre position sur ses priorités qui ont été dévoilées en conférence de presse à Ottawa.
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Les chefs doivent s'engager face aux municipalités (04/04/2011) - Le journal de montréal
(Available in original language only) La Fédération canadienne des municipalités a plongé dans la campagne électorale, mercredi, et demandé aux chefs des partis de prendre position sur ses priorités, dévoilées en conférence de presse à Ottawa.
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Statement by FCM President on the liberal party’s commitment to invest in a long-term affordable housing strategy (02/04/2011)
FCM applauds today's commitment by the Liberal Party to invest an additional $275 million per year in a new, long-term affordable housing strategy. -
Today's expiry of federal housing programs puts cities and communities in limbo (31/03/2011)
The following statement was released today by the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Hans Cunningham, on today´s expiry of the federal Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI) and the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP). -
Poverty stalks the nation's big cities (06/04/2010) - The Star
We see it in the deterioration of once-decent neighbourhoods. We hear it from those living on the margins, the non-profit agencies that serve them and the odd brave economist. We know it intuitively.
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