Tools

Adapting your infrastructure to climate change (04/01/2012)

Developed in collaboration between FCM and the Canadian Standards Association, this online knowledge development and applied learning oriented course, provides an overview of concepts associated with climate change and potential impacts on infrastructure.
First Nations - Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership program Service Agreement Toolkit - Unit 1: Introduction to CIPP and Service Agreements (03/01/2012)

This unit provides an overview of CIPP, service agreements, and current trends in First Nations-municipal cooperation across Canada.
First Nations - Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership program Service Agreement Toolkit - Unit 2: Guide to Relationship Building (02/01/2012)

This unit addresses common myths, questions, and concerns about First Nations-municipal relations. Checklists and guides to dispute resolution and community engagement are provided as well as a communications protocol template.
First Nations - Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership program Service Agreement Toolkit - Unit 3: Guide to Service Agreements (01/01/2012)

This unit provides a guide to the stages of service agreement development: from feasibility study to the development of appropriate legal agreements to maintenance and renegotiation of agreements. A guide through these processes is concluded with two case studies.
First Nations - Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership program Service Agreement Toolkit - Unit 4: Resources and Other Considerations (31/12/2011)

This unit contains First Nation - municipal source water protection and joint sustainability planning guides. It also serves as a reference guide for funding opportunities and additional resources.
Animal Control Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Highlights key considerations regarding animal pounds, animal licensing and the provision of an animal control officer.
Transit Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Provides a sample of key considerations for establishing a First Nation - municipal transit agreement.
Recreation Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Outlines considerations for the provision of recreation services, which may include: pools, arenas, libraries, and public parks and trails maintenance.
Comprehensive Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

A single-service agreement, that addresses the provision of multiple services, including: water, wastewater, solid waste, fire protection, animal control, snow removal, park and recreation, transit, and building inspection. This template is meant to be modified to fit your community's specific needs.
Water and Wastewater Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Outlines basic considerations for sharing piped water and sewer services.
Solid Waste Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Provides guidelines for communities wishing to collaborate on solid waste collection, transfer stations and (or) landfill sites.
Fire Protection Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Provides guidelines for both single-community services and mutual aid agreements.
Communications Protocol Template (20/12/2011)

Outlines basic considerations for communities to solidify their intentions to work together over the long term.
Green Municipal Fund Eligibility Questionnaire (01/12/2011)

Assess your eligibility for GMF funding before you apply.
Green Municipal Fund Project Scorecard (01/12/2011)

Find out what we are looking for in a strong capital project application with the new Project Scorecard.
Green Municipal Fund Application Form (01/12/2011)

Apply now for GMF funding.
Inventory Quantification Support Spreadsheet (01/08/2011)

Tool to complete a GHG inventory
Electricity Coefficient Update for PCP Spreadsheet (01/08/2011)
Municipal Elections in Canada: a Guide for Women Candidates (01/06/2011)

Why should women enter municipal politics? With women at the table, their issues are more likely to be included in all political discussions. Women also take a different approach to the process and to policy content.
B.C. Brownfields Roadmap: Legislation and Funding Programs (01/04/2011)

Let our Roadmap be your guide through B.C.'s brownfields remediation and redevelopment process.
Ontario Brownfields Roadmap: Legislation and Funding Programs (01/04/2011)

Let our Roadmap be your guide through Ontario's brownfields remediation and redevelopment process.
Alberta Brownfields Roadmap: Legislation and Funding Programs (01/03/2011)

Let our Roadmap be your guide through Alberta's brownfields remediation and redevelopment process.
Enviro-Fleets: Reducing municipal heavy-duty vehicle emissions (01/11/2010)

This best practices guide aims to help municipal fleet managers find cost-effective ways to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles – Class 6 through Class 8 vehicles with gross-vehicle weight ratings of 3,856 kg (8,500 pounds) or more.
Fleet Profile Data Request (15/06/2010)
Enviro-fleets: reducing emissions from municipal heavy-duty vehicles (01/06/2010)

This guide is meant to assist municipal fleet managers, mayors, councillors and other municipal staff involved in fleet management to reduce emissions from heavy-duty diesel fleet vehicles.
Getting to 50 percent and Beyond: Waste Diversion Success Stories from Canadian Municipalities (01/10/2009)

Learn how your municipal government can reduce waste and reap the economic, social and environmental benefits.
I'm a Regional Champion: Now What? (10/09/2009)
Council Resolution to join the FCM–ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) Partners for Climate Protection Program (28/07/2009)

Sample resolution to join PCP
Submission Requirements for Milestone Recognition (28/07/2009)

The Submission Requirements for Milestone Recognition checklist outlines the information required from PCP members seeking recognition of their achievement of PCP milestones
Implementation Matrix for Milestone 4 (01/01/2009)

Detailed implementation strategy to local action plan
Brownfields: Sustainability Snapshot (01/01/2009)

Find out how communities across Canada are making the most of their brownfields and discover sustainable options for remediation and redevelopment.
Research Report – Sustainable Community Planning (01/01/2009)

Explore the latest developments and innovations in collaborative, integrated and long-term sustainable community planning in communities across Canada.
Research Report – Water Sector (01/01/2009)

Check out the latest developments and innovations in mureportsnicipal water services and related planning and management activities.
Promoting good local governance: Tools to support environmental sustainability, gender equality and social cohesion (01/11/2008)

This booklet has been developed to support the implementation of tools and resources to promote strong, effective and accountable municipal government
Toronto Regional Champion Campaign: Increasing Women’s Participation in Municipal Government (01/09/2008)

The overall goal of the program is to make women feel inspired and familiar with the job of a municipal councillor so they may consider running for elected office and help increase women’s participation in municipal government.
Election Toolkit for Women: The Candidate’s Guide to Municipal Elections (27/05/2008)

Based on the experiences of municipal politicians across the country, the toolkit gives women considering running for municipal office an understanding of the job, provides tips and strategies for running a campaign and includes a comprehensive listing of other sources that can be consulted and a list of relevant legislation and provincial contacts.
Knowledge Management: A Guide for Local Government Associations (01/03/2008)

This guide has been developed to help build the knowledge management capacity of local government associations involved in FCM’s international programs, as well as to support knowledge sharing on local governance more broadly around the world.
Improving Travel Options with Transportation Demand Management (01/01/2008)

Discover how your municipal government can implement measures that influence whether, why, when, where and how people travel.
Communities in Motion: Bringing Active Transportation to Life (01/01/2008)

Learn how your municipal government can take action to integrate active transportation into your planning.
Improving Travel Options with Transportation Demand Management Presentation (01/01/2008)

Customize this presentation, complete with speaking notes, to introduce transportation demand management to your council, staff or peers.
Your Guide to Municipal Institutions in Canada (01/03/2007)

This publication aims to present the special characteristics of Canadian municipal institutions and to describe the similarities between the various types of municipal government, such as cities, districts, towns or townships.
Local Government Participatory Practices Manual (01/01/2007)

This Local Government Participatory Practices Manual is designed to contribute to the ability of municipal officials and staff to initiate or strengthen participatory practices in their own communities.
Sample Environmental Indicators and Measurement Approaches for Sustainable Transportation Projects (01/01/2007)

See examples of transportation-related environmental indicators and sample methodologies to help you measure your project's success.
International Trade Agreements - A Pocket Guide for Canadian Municipalities (01/01/2007)

A helpful resource describing the benefits and constraints on municipalities with respect to international trade agreements.
Looking Through the Gender Lens... 5 Steps to Building Local Government Competencies and Capacities to Promote Gender Equality (01/10/2006)

This guide was designed by local government stakeholders to provide a practical tool to assess where your municipality currently stands and to suggest steps that Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and stakeholders can take to promote gender equality in LGA operations and interactions in collaboration with citizens.
Model Climate Change Coordinator Job Description (28/06/2006)

Useful when hiring a climate change coordinator
How Women-friendly is Your City? Questionnaire (01/06/2006)

Judge your city’s performance – and what you still need to do...
Quick Action Guide Municipal Action on Climate Protection (01/01/2005)

Presented here are lists of the top ten corporate and community activities implemented by municipalities in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Demonstrating the Economic Benefits of Integrated Green Infrastructure: Executive Summary (01/03/2004)

Learn about the economic, social, fiscal and environmental benefits of cooperative planning and development in this summary.
Demonstrating the Economic Benefits of Integrated Green Infrastructure: Final Report (01/03/2004)

Find out more about the economic, social, fiscal and environmental benefits of cooperative planning and development in this full report.
Solid Waste as a Resource: Overview (01/03/2004)

Check out these innovative resource management ideas and decision-making process for designing an integrated resource and waste management system.
Solid Waste as a Resource: Review of Waste Policies (01/03/2004)

Learn how municipal governments across Canada are making solid waste management a policy and regulatory priority.
Solid Waste as a Resource: Review of Waste Technologies (01/03/2004)

See this overview of proven and emerging solid waste management technologies suitable for Canadian municipalities.
Solid Waste as a Resource: Workbook (01/03/2004)

Design a waste system tailored to your community with this comprehensive, step-by-step, do-it-yourself process.
Model Climate Change Action Plan (01/01/2004)

This document is designed to guide you through the development of a sustainability plan
Building Capacity for Peace and Unity: The Role of Local Government in Peacebuilding (01/01/2004)

This document demonstrates how municipal governments can, and often do, serve as the cornerstone for building peace and managing conflict.
Citizen Participation and Community Engagement in the Local Action Plan Process (01/01/2003)
Guide to Sustainable Asset Management for Canadian Municipalities (01/09/2002)

The guide shows municipal managers and elected representatives how to answer these questions in the space of weeks or months rather than years, and then plan strategically
Estimated Inventory Guide (01/01/2002)

The Estimated Inventory paints a picture it estimates the distribution of emissions among sectors like buildings, transportation, and industry, and guides you to where your greatest opportunities for reductions are
Quebec Brownfields Roadmap: Legislation and Funding Programs (01/01/2002)

Let our Roadmap be your guide through Quebec's brownfields remediation and redevelopment process.
A Guide to Green Infrastructure for Canadian Municipalities (01/05/2001)

Introduction to green infrastructure design
FCM Approach to International Municipal Development (01/01/1997)
Brownfields Roadmaps

This series of Brownfields Roadmaps has been developed to help municipalities and their private-sector partners better understand how to redevelop brownfields in their communities.

Page Updated: 05/09/2011

Tools

Adapting your infrastructure to climate change (04/01/2012)

First Nations - Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership program Service Agreement Toolkit - Unit 1: Introduction to CIPP and Service Agreements (03/01/2012)

First Nations - Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership program Service Agreement Toolkit - Unit 2: Guide to Relationship Building (02/01/2012)

First Nations - Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership program Service Agreement Toolkit - Unit 3: Guide to Service Agreements (01/01/2012)

First Nations - Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership program Service Agreement Toolkit - Unit 4: Resources and Other Considerations (31/12/2011)

Animal Control Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Transit Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Recreation Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Comprehensive Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Water and Wastewater Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Solid Waste Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Fire Protection Service Agreement Template (20/12/2011)

Communications Protocol Template (20/12/2011)

Green Municipal Fund Eligibility Questionnaire (01/12/2011)

Green Municipal Fund Project Scorecard (01/12/2011)

Green Municipal Fund Application Form (01/12/2011)

Inventory Quantification Support Spreadsheet (01/08/2011)

Electricity Coefficient Update for PCP Spreadsheet (01/08/2011)

Municipal Elections in Canada: a Guide for Women Candidates (01/06/2011)

B.C. Brownfields Roadmap: Legislation and Funding Programs (01/04/2011)

Ontario Brownfields Roadmap: Legislation and Funding Programs (01/04/2011)

Alberta Brownfields Roadmap: Legislation and Funding Programs (01/03/2011)

Enviro-Fleets: Reducing municipal heavy-duty vehicle emissions (01/11/2010)

Fleet Profile Data Request (15/06/2010)

Enviro-fleets: reducing emissions from municipal heavy-duty vehicles (01/06/2010)

Getting to 50 percent and Beyond: Waste Diversion Success Stories from Canadian Municipalities (01/10/2009)

I'm a Regional Champion: Now What? (10/09/2009)

Council Resolution to join the FCM–ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) Partners for Climate Protection Program (28/07/2009)

Submission Requirements for Milestone Recognition (28/07/2009)

Implementation Matrix for Milestone 4 (01/01/2009)

Brownfields: Sustainability Snapshot (01/01/2009)

Research Report – Sustainable Community Planning (01/01/2009)

Research Report – Water Sector (01/01/2009)

Promoting good local governance: Tools to support environmental sustainability, gender equality and social cohesion (01/11/2008)

Toronto Regional Champion Campaign: Increasing Women’s Participation in Municipal Government (01/09/2008)

Election Toolkit for Women: The Candidate’s Guide to Municipal Elections (27/05/2008)

Knowledge Management: A Guide for Local Government Associations (01/03/2008)

Improving Travel Options with Transportation Demand Management (01/01/2008)

Communities in Motion: Bringing Active Transportation to Life (01/01/2008)

Improving Travel Options with Transportation Demand Management Presentation (01/01/2008)

Your Guide to Municipal Institutions in Canada (01/03/2007)

Local Government Participatory Practices Manual (01/01/2007)

Sample Environmental Indicators and Measurement Approaches for Sustainable Transportation Projects (01/01/2007)

International Trade Agreements - A Pocket Guide for Canadian Municipalities (01/01/2007)

Looking Through the Gender Lens... 5 Steps to Building Local Government Competencies and Capacities to Promote Gender Equality (01/10/2006)

Model Climate Change Coordinator Job Description (28/06/2006)

How Women-friendly is Your City? Questionnaire (01/06/2006)

Quick Action Guide Municipal Action on Climate Protection (01/01/2005)

Demonstrating the Economic Benefits of Integrated Green Infrastructure: Executive Summary (01/03/2004)

Demonstrating the Economic Benefits of Integrated Green Infrastructure: Final Report (01/03/2004)

Solid Waste as a Resource: Overview (01/03/2004)

Solid Waste as a Resource: Review of Waste Policies (01/03/2004)

Solid Waste as a Resource: Review of Waste Technologies (01/03/2004)

Solid Waste as a Resource: Workbook (01/03/2004)

Model Climate Change Action Plan (01/01/2004)

Building Capacity for Peace and Unity: The Role of Local Government in Peacebuilding (01/01/2004)

Citizen Participation and Community Engagement in the Local Action Plan Process (01/01/2003)

Guide to Sustainable Asset Management for Canadian Municipalities (01/09/2002)

Estimated Inventory Guide (01/01/2002)

Quebec Brownfields Roadmap: Legislation and Funding Programs (01/01/2002)

A Guide to Green Infrastructure for Canadian Municipalities (01/05/2001)

FCM Approach to International Municipal Development (01/01/1997)

Brownfields Roadmaps

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