News releases

FCM's budget submission lays out a plan for smart investments in public transit, affordable housing and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

FCM celebrates contribution of municipal experts to international programs

The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Raymond Louie, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Acting Mayor of the City of Vancouver, today announced Green Municipal Fund (GMF) grants and loans for 20 projects in communities across Canada.

How do local governments become sustainable? By learning from the best! With this in mind, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) today published case studies and videos documenting each of its 2016 Sustainable Communities Awards winners' initiatives.

The mayors held in-depth sessions with a six cabinet ministers and the Prime Minister, focused on the upcoming federal budget.

FCM's Big City Mayors Caucus met with the Prime Minister to talk about matters most important to Canadian families: jobs, affordable housing and green, liveable communities.

The mayors of Canada's largest cities held open and productive discussions with Minister Sohi on the upcoming federal budget and how investments in local infrastructure, transit, and housing can bolster the economy.

Minister Sohi values the importance of a collaborative relationship with all orders of government. By working with municipalities on crucial short-term projects, this government is also laying the groundwork for future economic development.