2012

At their meeting in Dakar, Senegal, from December 4-6, 2012, the United Cities and Local Governments' (UCLG) World Council adopted the Policy Paper on Development Cooperation and Local Government presented by FCM President Karen Leibovici and Past President Berry Vrbanovic.

The following statement was released today by the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Karen Leibovici, following a meeting with Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Denis Lebel, and Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher, at the conclusion of FCM's Advocacy Days in Ottawa.

The following statement was released today by FCM president Karen Leibovici following NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair's speech at FCM's Advocacy Days luncheon in Ottawa.

The following statement was released today by FCM president Karen Leibovici following Green Party Leader Elizabeth May's speech at FCM's Advocacy Days luncheon in Ottawa.

The following statement was released today by FCM president Karen Leibovici following Liberal Leader Bob Rae's speech during FCM's Advocacy Days luncheon in Ottawa.

Today, the mayors of Canada's biggest cities pledge to match new Federal government funding dollar for dollar to rebuild and improve our cities over the next 20 years.

With the federal government wrapping up nearly six months of consultations on its long-term infrastructure plan, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) says Canada needs a twenty year plan with predictable funding to fix its crumbling infrastructure.

The federal government must secure Canada's economic foundations by making long-term investments in local infrastructure a top budget priority.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) launches The Great Canadian Infrastructure Challenge initiative to bring Canadians into the conversation about municipal infrastructure and its importance in our day to day lives.

More than 90 local government representatives gathered this week in Ottawa to participate in FCM's Local Economic Development Forum, in order to share insights into how local governments worldwide are bolstering economic development in their communities.

The following statement was released today by FCM President Karen Leibovici following her appearance before the House of Commons Finance Committee this afternoon.

The following statement was released today by FCM President Karen Leibovici following her meeting this morning with the Atlantic Mayors' Congress to address local infrastructure challenges.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) welcomes a renewed discussion on affordable housing after the New Democratic Party's Bill C-400 An Act to ensure affordable, adequate housing for Canadians was debated for the first time last night in the House of Commons.

The following statement was released today by FCM president Karen Leibovici following the federal government's introduction of amendments to the Navigable Waters Protection Act.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) members and municipal officials across the country will celebrate the first-ever International Day of the Girl on October 11 with a series of events to recognize and engage with girls in their communities.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President Karen Leibovici called on municipal representatives from across Newfoundland and Labrador to join FCM's Target 2014 campaign for a new federal long-term infrastructure plan.

FCM wins the CUI Brownie award for bringing brownfields redevelopment to the attention of a wider audience.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President Karen Leibovici called on municipal representatives from across Nova Scotia to join FCM's Target 2014 campaign for a new federal long-term infrastructure plan.

Karen Leibovici, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and councillor for the City of Edmonton, AB, announced a two-day workshop in Toronto aimed at helping women overcome the obstacles they face in running for municipal office. The workshop will be held September 29 and 30.

"The report card shows that core municipal infrastructure like roads and water systems, assets critical to Canada's health, safety and economic prosperity, are at risk," said FCM President Karen Leibovici, speaking today at a news conference in Ottawa. "Investments in infrastructure over the last few years have helped, but without long-term action we are still headed for a crisis."

FCM's efforts to bridge the gender gap in municipal governments are achieving real results, one election at a time.

Karen Leibovici, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and councillor for the City of Edmonton, AB, announced a two-day workshop in Weyburn aimed at helping women overcome the obstacles they face in running for municipal office. The workshop will be held September 22 and 23.

The following statement was released today by FCM president Karen Leibovici on the completion of the federal government's regional infrastructure roundtables.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) welcomes Cisco Canada as its newest Corporate Partner.

"The federal government reached out and worked with our communities when it wrote these regulations, and now it needs to keep working with our communities to make sure we can pay for them," said FCM president Karen Leibovici.

Karen Leibovici, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and councillor for the City of Edmonton, AB, announced a two-day workshop in Regina aimed at helping women overcome the obstacles they face in running for municipal office. The workshop will be held July 28 and 29.

Statement by FCM president Karen Leibovici on the announcement that Honourable Beverley J. Oda will be stepping down as Member of Parliament.

More Canadians find "no vacancy" when trying to rent, says FCM report.

Federal roundtables on long-term infrastructure plan key in addressing ground level challenges facing municipalities.

FCM announces a two-day workshop in Yellowknife aimed at helping women overcome the obstacles they face in running for municipal office.

FCM opens CARILED program office in Trinidad and Tobago.

Statement by FCM president Karen Leibovici following the Supreme Court's decision on the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act (PILT Act).

Statement by FCM president Karen Leibovici following conclusion of FCM's 75th annual conference and trade show.

FCM elects new president and table officers at 75th annual conference and trade show.

Statement by incoming FCM President Karen Leibovici following today's speech by Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada.

FCM announces the recipients of its awards of excellence.

Municipalities mobilize to meet looming 2014 funding expiry.

Statement by FCM president Berry Vrbanovic following today's speech by minister of infrastructure, transport and communities Denis Lebel.

Statement by FCM president Berry Vrbanovic following today's speech by Mr. Bob Rae, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Statement by FCM President Berry Vrbanovic following today's speech by Mr. Thomas Mulcair, Leader of the Official Opposition.

Cities Need Fair Share of Growth Revenues from New Infrastructure Plan, say Big City Mayors.

Canada's cities and communities at a tipping point facing financial uncertainty, says new FCM report.

FCM announces a two-day workshop in Iqaluit aimed at helping women overcome the obstacles they face in running for municipal office.

NAM delegates discuss capacity-building, local governance issues with premier, FCM president on second day of AGM.

On June 9 and 10, FCM will deliver a workshop in Regina aimed at helping women overcome the obstacles they face in running for municipal office. 

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.

Statement by FCM President Berry Vrbanovic following his participation this week in the accompanying delegation with the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada to support Canada's trade and assistance agenda in the Caribbean

FCM welcomes NDP call for federal leadership on public transit

Statement by FCM president Berry Vrbanovic following today's commitment by Minister Fast to protect municipal interests in CETA.

Statement by FCM president on proposed changes to Fisheries Act

The President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Berry Vrbanovic, joined Minister of International Cooperation Beverley J. Oda on April 17th, 2012, for a roundtable in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, to discuss successes and challenges in developing local economic initiatives in the country.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) awarded this year's winner of FCM's Mayor Andrée Boucher Memorial Scholarship to Daniella Dávila Aquije from the city of Mississauga, Ontario.

Canada's municipal leaders welcome today's commitment by the federal government to continue working with cities and communities to rebuild the local roads, water systems, community centres and public transit that our families, businesses, and economy depend on.

The following statement was released today by FCM president Berry Vrbanovic on the election of Thomas Mulcair as Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada (NDP) and Canada's Official Opposition on March 24, 2012

In celebration of International Women’s Day, FCM underscored its commitment to getting more women elected to municipal councils at home and abroad.

FCM awarded funding for Protégé, a national mentorship pilot program targeting young women interested in municipal politics.

On March 2 and 3, 2012, FCM will host a two-day workshop in Fredericton, N.B., aimed at helping women overcome the obstacles they face in running for municipal office. 

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.

The workshop is one in a series that FCM is offering in municipalities across the country with funding from Status of Women Canada (SWC). 

The Minister thanks municipalities for working with the government over the past few years to create jobs and fight the global recession.

The Minister thanks municipalities for working with the government over the past few years to create jobs and fight the global recession.

The Institute of Public Affairs Canada (IPAC) awarded FCM the Silver Deloitte Public Sector Leadership Award for its work with First Nations and municipalities across Canada.

FCM and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability recognized important environmental milestones achieved by over 35  municipalities participating in the PCP program.

Through a Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funded project, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities will assist local Caribbean municipalities build and strengthen their local economies.

FCM today unveiled the winners of its 2012 Sustainable Communities Awards, a program recognizing municipal projects across Canada that demonstrate excellence in environmental responsibility.

The following statement was released today by FCM President Berry Vrbanovic following the Green Economy panel that kicked off FCM's annual Sustainable Communities Conference in Ottawa:  

Today, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) hosted the first-ever meeting of the Municipal Infrastructure Forum, a national group of municipal, business, and industry leaders formed to support the Government of Canada's development of a new long-term infrastructure plan.

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.

The workshop is one in a series that FCM is offering in municipalities across the country with funding from Status of Women Canada (SWC). 

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) invites all Quebec communities to attend the 2012 Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show. The theme of the conference is Making the Business Case for Sustainability.