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Our spokespeople understand how local governments are working to build sustainable and prosperous communities.

For all media inquiries, contact us directly at media@fcm.ca or (613) 907-6395.

Latest news releases
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News release
October 22, 2020
FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference: local solutions drive national impact
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President Garth Frizzell issued this statement after FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference was held…
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October 16, 2020
Rural communities in Newfoundland and Labrador receive support for stronger asset management practices
FCM and the Government of Canada announce funding for rural communities in Newfoundland and Labrador through the Municipal Asset Management Program (…
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October 16, 2020
Richmond County receives support for stronger asset management practices
FCM and the Government of Canada announce funding in Nova Scotia through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by FCM and funded…
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FCM in the news
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FCM in the news
March 5, 2020
Regina Leader-Post | FCM: Federal budget needs to work for western communities
The Regina Leader-Post published an opinion piece signed by Randy Goulden, chair of the Western Economic Solutions Taskforce (WEST) and councillor of…
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FCM in the news
February 25, 2020
CBC | Federal Ministers discuss economic issues with local western elected officials / Radio-Canada
CBC was in Leduc, Alberta, to report on the FCM’s Western Economic Taskforce’s meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Transport…
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FCM in the news
February 25, 2020
Global News | Western economic task force wants to see immediate action in federal budget
Global News covered the FCM’s Western Economic Solutions Taskforce meetin with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Transport Minister Marc…
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Announcements
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Announcement
September 24, 2020
GMF celebrates 20 years of building a sustainable Canada
GMF’s 2019-2020 annual report highlights both our exceptional track record in municipal sustainability and our potential to do even more.
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Announcement
August 17, 2020
93 elected officials selected to participate in FCM’s climate leadership course
FCM’s first-ever online course for municipal elected officials begins in September 2020. See the list of 93 participants selected from across Canada…
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Announcement
June 18, 2020
Alice Maitland, former mayor of the Village of Hazelton, British Columbia
Winner of the Ann MacLean Award for Outstanding Service by a Woman in Municipal Politics.
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