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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Throne Speech a positive and hopeful signal for municipalities

FCM President Bill Karsten issued this statement following the delivery of today’s Speech from the Throne.

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“Safe restart” plans include crucial support for municipalities

FCM President Bill Karsten issued this statement following the publication of new details on the federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement between the Government of Canada and provincial and territorial governments.

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Barriers to deploying broadband-capable networks in underserved areas in Canada

FCM urges the CRTC to consider the range of possible approaches to addressing barriers to investment in high-quality fixed and wireless access networks in rural areas, small towns, and remote communities.

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Canada and FCM invest in green communities in Port Stanley

FCM and the Government of Canada announce funding through the Green Municipal Fund for a new net-zero energy fire station in Port Stanley, Ontario

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Communities in Ontario receive support for stronger asset management practices

The Government of Canada is investing over $361,000 today in eight new projects in Ontario communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program, which is delivered by FCM on behalf of the federal government.

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Communities in Ontario receive support for stronger asset management practices - Backgrounder

The Government of Canada is investing over $361,000 today in eight new projects in Ontario communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program, which is delivered by FCM on behalf of the federal government.

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Quick facts
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
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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.
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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.
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