There’s strength in numbers.

For over a hundred years, FCM has been the pillar that local leaders have relied on to bring municipal priorities to the federal agenda. We play a pivotal role in providing robust advocacy to help local governments confront challenges and opportunities head-on.

Fill out the form below to take the first step toward FCM membership today.

Types of membership

FCM offers two types of membership:

  • Municipal membership (For all incorporated Canadian municipalities)
  • Affiliate membership (For all associations of municipalities in a Canadian province or territory)

Fees

As a member, you'll pay fees annually (April 1 to March 30), and can join at any time. Membership begins the moment we receive your payment, which includes a base fee and a per capita fee. We use Statistics Canada census data to calculate per capita fees. Affiliate members pay a flat fee.

Member Application

Complete the fields below to apply. A Member Relations Advisor will contact you within 48 hours to finalize your application and help you create a member account.

Questions about FCM membership?

Contact our membership team for more information.

See our focus areas

Learn how FCM is working with municipalities of all sizes to tackle pressing local, national, and global challenges.

Looking for funding opportunities?

We may be able to fund part of your innovative, sustainability-related municipal project. We fund plans, studies, pilot projects, capital projects and more.

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