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FCM wins award for innovative program uniting First Nations and municipalities to improve community infrastructure and services

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:00:00 -0500

The Institute of Public Affairs Canada (IPAC) awarded FCM the Silver Deloitte Public Sector Leadership Award for its work with First Nations and municipalities across Canada.

Ministerial correspondence – Pre-budget 2012

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

The Minister thanks municipalities for working with the government over the past few years to create jobs and fight the global recession.

FCM and ICLEI applaud Canadian municipalities for taking action on climate change

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:00:00 -0500

FCM and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability recognized important environmental milestones achieved by over 35 municipalities participating in the PCP program.

Canada supports local economic development in the Caribbean

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Through a Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funded project, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities will assist local Caribbean municipalities build and strengthen their local economies.

Winners of Sustainable Communities Awards unveiled in Ottawa, Ont.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

FCM today unveiled the winners of its 2012 Sustainable Communities Awards, a program recognizing municipal projects across Canada that demonstrate excellence in environmental responsibility.

Statement by FCM president on the green economy panel opening FCM’s sustainable communities conference

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The following statement was released today by FCM President Berry Vrbanovic following the Green Economy panel that kicked off FCM's annual Sustainable Communities Conference in Ottawa:

FCM launches Municipal Infrastructure Forum in Ottawa

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0500

Today, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) hosted the first-ever meeting of the Municipal Infrastructure Forum, a national group of municipal, business, and industry leaders formed to support the Government of Canada's development of a new long-term infrastructure plan.

More rental housing needed to protect jobs and economy - Federal Government Must Lower Rental Investment Barriers, says FCM report

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0500

To keep Canada's economic recovery on-track, the federal government must lower barriers to investing in Canada's stagnant rental housing market, said the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in a report released today at a press conference held in Ottawa.

FCM to deliver municipal campaign training workshop for women - January 28–29, in Whitehorse, Yukon

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0500

Berry Vrbanovic, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and councillor for the City of Kitchener, Ont., announced a two-day workshop in Whitehorse aimed at helping women overcome the obstacles they face in running for municipal office.

Quebec communities invited to attend FCM's Sustainable Communities Conference

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0500

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) invites all Quebec communities to attend the 2012 Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show. The theme of the conference is Making the Business Case for Sustainability.

Canada's municipalities reaffirm commitment to rebuild Haiti on eve of second anniversary of 2010 earthquake

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0500

On the eve of the second year anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) and the City of Montreal reaffirmed their commitment to support Haitian communities rebuild, through the Municipal Cooperation Program (MCP).