Municipalities are on the front lines of climate change. From forest fires to ice storms to flooding, cities and communities are where the economic and human costs of global warming hit hardest. They’re also where you’ll find some of Canada’s most innovative green solutions.

We empower local sustainability leaders in important ways. On Parliament Hill, we advocate for green infrastructure investments that support local climate action. Across the country, our Green Municipal Fund, Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program and Partners for Climate Protection program provide critical funding, training and resources to help municipalities become more sustainable and adapt to new weather extremes.

Climate change is the single biggest challenge of our time. With municipalities influencing roughly half of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, it's essential to scale up local solutions. Together, we can build a greener and more prosperous Canada—one resilient, low-carbon community at a time.


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See featured resources, news, events and training related to Climate and sustainability.
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Opportunity and prosperity: the future of western Canada

This report outlines how FCM’s WEST taskforce led an ambitious federal engagement strategy and secured key federal investments to support western communities.

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FCM welcomes new federal government: “Let’s build Canada’s recovery together”

Joanne Vanderheyden, President of FCM, issued the following statement on the results of the September 20, 2021 federal election.

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Election 2021: Municipalities lay out frontline solutions

As the federal election campaign heats up, FCM is calling on all parties to work with cities and communities of all sizes to drive a stronger, more inclusive nationwide recovery—releasing a package of achievable frontline solutions to pressing challenges, from job creation to climate change to the housing crisis.

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The case for retrofitting community buildings

Learn how the Town of Halton Hills, ON, combined data-backed asset management practices with long-term climate planning to extend the life of some of their much-loved local buildings, while saving time, money and cutting their community emissions.

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Resource library: Community Buildings Retrofit

Find practical case studies and guidance for planning your local community building retrofit.

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Statement by FCM on the wildfires in British Columbia

Statement by Joanne Vanderheyden, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) on the ongoing wildfires in the British Columbia Interior.

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2.5M
tonnes of GHG emission reductions achieved by FCM’s Green Municipal Fund
50%
GHG emissions in Canada that municipalities have influence over
$6B
avoided costs for every $1B invested in disaster mitigation
Related focus areas
Explore the topics we’re working on related to climate and sustainability.

Infrastructure

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Local governments own approximately 60 percent of the public infrastructure that supports our economy and quality of life. Through advocacy and support, we help them build a stronger Canada.

Public transit

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Public transit is the backbone of livable, competitive and sustainable cities. We're shaping groundbreaking federal investments to kick-start the next era of world-class public transit in Canada.

Rural, northern and remote

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Rural, northern and remote communities are integral to Canada’s economy and quality of life. With our advocacy and support, their local governments are building a brighter future.
Related programs
Learn more about FCM’s programs related to climate and sustainability.

Green Municipal Fund

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We bring local sustainability projects to life—and help build better lives for Canadians.
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