Canadians count on local governments for good roads and bridges, efficient public transit, reliable water and waste systems, quality recreational facilities and so much more. In fact, municipalities build and maintain 60 percent of the core public infrastructure that supports our economy and quality of life.

We have a track record of securing federal tools that help municipalities succeed with their infrastructure. These include predictable Gas Tax Fund support for core infrastructure, and since 2015 we've fostered unprecedented, long-term investments in transit, social, rural and green infrastructure. Our programs are another way we help municipalities increase their ability to make every infrastructure dollar go further.

Municipalities are also creating local solutions to infrastructure challenges across the country. These range from economic growth to public safety and climate change. We advocate for modern fiscal tools that help them build tomorrow’s Canada: one that's livable, inclusive and sustainable.

Growing the Gas Tax Fund

Read about FCM’s campaign to grow the Gas Tax Fund, one of the best and most reliable tools that municipalities have to fund crucial infrastructure.

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Featured news & resources

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Canada and FCM support green innovative projects in five Quebec communities

FCM and the Government of Canada announce funding through the Green Municipal Fund for plans, studies and pilot projects in five Quebec communities.

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Backgrounder: Canada and FCM support green innovative projects in five Quebec communities

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Government of Canada announce funding through the Green Municipal Fund to five municipalities in Quebec.

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Backgrounder: Canada and FCM invest in National Capital Region's First Net-Zero Community

FCM and the Government of Canada announce Green Municipal Fund funding for district energy in the national capital region’s first net-zero community.

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Canada and FCM Invest in National Capital Region's First Net-Zero Community

FCM and the Government of Canada announce Green Municipal Fund funding for district energy in the national capital region’s first net-zero community.

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Municipalities welcome key step toward a community-rooted recovery

FCM President Garth Frizzell issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement that the federal Gas Tax Fund transfer to municipalities will be doubled for one year—growing it by $2.2 billion—and renamed as the “Canada Community Building Fund.”

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Federal budget must support Canadians during and after COVID-19 pandemic: municipalities

FCM President Garth Frizzell issued the following statement at the conclusion of the March 9-12 online meeting of FCM’s Board of Directors, comprising elected municipal officials from communities of all sizes and regions across Canada.

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60%
Canada’s public infrastructure owned by local governments
18,000
jobs generated per $1B invested in infrastructure
$1.6B
economic growth generated per $1B invested
Related focus areas
Explore the topics we’re working on related to infrastructure.

Broadband

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Broadband Internet access is essential in the modern age, yet too many rural Canadians live without it. We’re helping to bring reliable high-speed Internet to every community across Canada.

Climate and sustainability

Scaling up local green innovation is the key to tackling climate change. We help communities become more sustainable and better prepared for extreme weather.

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 Infrastructure.

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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