Housing is more than just a roof over your head. Safe, affordable housing makes our cities and communities welcoming places to live, work and start a business. It's also key to retaining workers and attracting newcomers to enrich our neighbourhoods and drive economic growth.

The federal government's National Housing Strategy, which was announced in 2017, responds to many of our recommendations. Now we are working hard to shape its rollout: replacing expiring social housing rent subsidies, tackling backlogged social housing repairs, and building the next generation of affordable housing.

Continuing leadership from all orders of government is necessary to tackle the housing affordability crisis, and local expertise should be engaged at every step along the way. Together, we can make sure everyone in Canada can access a safe, decent and affordable place to call home.


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Case study: Edmonton develops a sustainable, carbon neutral live-work community

Learn how Edmonton, AB, designed a sustainable live-work community that uses 100% renewable energy and aims to be carbon neutral.

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Municipalities respond to Fall Economic Statement

FCM President Garth Frizzell issued the following statement in response to the Fall Economic Statement from the Government of Canada.

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FCM, Community Housing Transformation Centre launch Regional Energy Coach pilot

Helping affordable housing providers to plan, initiate and fund energy efficient retrofits and new builds.

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Regional Energy Coaches

Regional Energy Coaches help affordable housing providers plan energy efficiency retrofits and new builds.

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Building back better together

FCM released detailed recommendations today for federal post-COVID economic recovery plans—urging a green and inclusive recovery that empowers local leaders to deliver results for Canadians on the ground while continuing to protect the frontline services they rely on.

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Building back better together

Our recommendations for Canada’s post-COVID recovery show how municipalities are ready to work with the federal government to kickstart Canada’s economy and put people back to work.

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Quick facts
20%
renters spending more than half their income on housing
$1.5B
economic growth generated per $1B invested in housing
75%
household debt resulting from mortgages
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