As the voice of local governments, FCM leads the charge in empowering municipalities across Canada to enhance the quality of life for residents. Now more than ever, local governments stand at the forefront of our country’s most pressing challenges. With a united voice, we can bring upon the positive change needed to address the challenges and opportunities facing Canada now, and in the future.

Together, we’re driving historic progress for communities of all sizes—including landmark federal investments in infrastructure, housing, transit and rural transportation, universal broadband, climate adaptation and more.

In addition to these significant gains, as an FCM member you’ll receive access to exclusive benefits, including:

  • Tools, tips and analysis from our policy, government relations and communications experts to help you serve your community and your residents.
  • Informative updates on key federal-municipal issues—as well as on federal budgets, elections and legislation—through our regular e-communications.
  • The support of thousands of municipal colleagues, all working together to tackle local challenges like yours—and to make their community better.
  • Valuable networking opportunities with a wide range of FCM corporate partners that offer products, services and resources to municipalities.
  • Insider information and discounted rates on FCM’s ever-popular annual conference and trade show.
  • The opportunity to shape FCM’s work by electing our Board of Directors and table officers, as well as by voting at our annual general meeting.
Questions about FCM membership?

Contact our membership team for more information.

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Learn how FCM is working with municipalities of all sizes to tackle pressing local, national, and global challenges.

Looking for funding opportunities?

We may be able to fund part of your innovative, sustainability-related municipal project. We fund plans, studies, pilot projects, capital projects and more.

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