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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Webinar recording: Bring financing for home energy upgrades to your community

Learn how you can create financing programs for residential energy projects in your municipality.

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FCM welcomes CHF Canada as a new Regional Energy Coaches partner

CHF Canada joins FCM’s Regional Energy Coaches (REC) pilot project. These coaches help affordable housing providers plan, initiate and fund energy efficient retrofits and new builds.

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Shaping Federal Budget 2021

Learn about FCM’s recommendations for the 2021 Federal Budget. We are calling for the budget to build on proven tools—to reliably drive progress in communities of all sizes across the country.

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Webinar recording: The 5 keys to a green municipal project business case

Discover the five critical focus areas you need in order to get your project started.

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BC Non-Profit Housing Association joins FCM’s Regional Energy Coaches pilot

New partner join FCM’s pilot project, the Regional Energy Coaches (RECs). RECs help affordable housing providers to plan, initiate and fund energy efficient retrofits and new builds.

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Home energy retrofit financing initiative expanded to drive cost-savings across Canada

FCM and the Government of Canada announce the expansion of GMF’s Community Efficiency Financing initiative.

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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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