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 Canada Community-Building 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 Canada Community-Building Fund

Read about FCM’s campaign to grow the Canada Community-Building 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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FCM announces the winners of the 2022 Sustainable Communities Awards

This news release and backgrounder are released in an active effort to build some momentum around the upcoming Sustainable Communities Conference (Feb 7 – 10) and to promote registration by giving a glimpse into some of there interesting local, sustainability projects the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund has funded and that stand out.

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Municipal leaders outline local priorities for Budget 2023

FCM President, Taneen Rudyk, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the FCM Board of Directors meetings and Advocacy Days discussions in Ottawa, ON.

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Statement from the Chair of FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus

Big City Mayors’ Caucus chair and Mayor of Halifax Mike Savage issued this statement following the convening of the caucus in Ottawa.

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The Government of Canada and FCM support strengthened asset management in Quebec communities

FCM and the Government of Canada announce $1.2 million for 26 new initiatives in Quebec communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program.

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The Government of Canada and FCM support strengthened asset management in Manitoba communities

FCM and the Government of Canada announce $224,011 for five new initiatives in Manitoba communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program.

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The Government of Canada and FCM support strengthened asset management in Ontario communities

FCM and the Government of Canada announce $823,716 for 18 new initiatives in Ontario communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program.

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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

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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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