FCM’s style guide covers a number of areas that are integral to raising the quality of our writing, including how we should sound. It also covers a few practical elements of grammar and style, like how we refer to FCM and to local governments, and how we use things like dates and abbreviations.

This guide focuses mainly on public-facing communications, membership and outreach materials—both in print and on the web. However, anyone writing policy, technical or background documents will also find these tips and principles useful.

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