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Municipalities are the most dynamic and innovative order of government in Canada. Being on the front lines of Canadians’ daily lives means that municipal leaders must remain responsive to new challenge and opportunities as they arise with innovative ideas, cutting edge technology and vital partnerships.

That’s where FCM’s Collective Webinar series comes in. Through this series of free online sessions, we aim to connect you to the latest thinking around some of your community’s most pressing challenges and biggest opportunities for economic growth.

These webinars—delivered alongside partners from the most cutting-edge leaders in the private sector—will help you re-examine your community’s needs and develop new solutions to stay ahead of the curve.

The 2025-2026 Collective series is packed with important topics, insightful conversations and expert speakers. We look forward to seeing you!

 

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Prepare or Repair: How climate proofing local infrastructure pays off

Wednesday, March 25, 12 p.m. (ET)
This FCM Collective webinar will explore the Canadian Climate Institute’s newly released report on adaptation. Hear from the report’s author as well as local leaders on the importance of this research, what it means for FCM’s advocacy going forward and how we can better support Canadian communities in becoming more resilient to climate change.

What to do about the resilience infrastructure funding gap

Thursday, April 23, 12 p.m. ET
As Canada faces unprecedented climate-related events, municipal leaders know what it takes to build climate resilience in our communities. In this session, learn more about the Co-operators' Resilience Acceleration Lab, an innovative investing initiative designed to help Canadian municipalities finance climate-resilient infrastructure.

Past webinars in this series
These recorded webinars will bring you in-depth conversations and discussions designed to connect you to the latest thinking around some of the most pressing challenges in Canadian municipal life.
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Women in leadership: breaking barriers and building support
This FCM Collective webinar will convene women leaders from Canada and abroad to explore how generosity, mentorship, and shared experience strengthen women’s leadership in local government.
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Patriotic purchases: What a national Buy Canadian policy means for local procurement
Municipalities across Canada have been introducing procurement policies to support Canadian suppliers, but challenges in fully embracing a Buy Canadian approach remain. Join our panel of experts to uncover the economic and legal implications for municipalities with the adoption of this policy.
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Partnering for impact: Unlocking municipal potential
YMCA Canada shares practical insights into partnership models, lessons learned and strategies for aligning municipal priorities with YMCA programs to achieve shared goals.
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Building a robust visitor economy in rural, remote, and northern Communities
Tourism can serve as a powerful catalyst for local sustainable prosperity. Experts share practical tools and best practices for municipal leaders to leverage these opportunities while keeping communities in mind and celebrating local heritage.
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Modular momentum: Accelerating new home construction
Hear from industry experts and municipal leaders about the levers local governments can pull to accelerate adoption of modular housing.
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Water systems financing to support housing growth
We partnered with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to examine two Manitoba-based cases looking at how flexible financing is helping deliver critical infrastructure in some of province’s fastest-growing communities.
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