Canadians count on local governments for good roads and bridges, efficient public transit, reliable water and waste systems, quality recreational facilities and so much more. In fact, municipalities build and maintain 60 percent of the core public infrastructure that supports our economy and quality of life.

We have a track record of securing federal tools that help municipalities succeed with their infrastructure. These include predictable Canada Community-Building Fund support for core infrastructure, and since 2015 we've fostered unprecedented, long-term investments in transit, social, rural and green infrastructure. Our programs are another way we help municipalities increase their ability to make every infrastructure dollar go further.

Municipalities are also creating local solutions to infrastructure challenges across the country. These range from economic growth to public safety and climate change. We advocate for modern fiscal tools that help them build tomorrow’s Canada: one that's livable, inclusive and sustainable.

Growing the Canada Community-Building Fund

Read about FCM’s campaign to grow the Canada Community-Building Fund, one of the best and most reliable tools that municipalities have to fund crucial infrastructure.

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New research: Canada’s housing challenge is also an infrastructure challenge

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) shared new research today showing that Canada cannot meet its housing targets without significant investment in essential local infrastructure.

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Webinar recording: Advancing Transit Standards: A Collaborative Approach

Frequent and reliable public transit services are the lifeblood of economic growth in Canadian communities of all sizes and offer effective solutions for many of the challenges faced by Canadians. As our population continues to grow, expanding and maintaining transit systems across the country is an increasingly urgent priority.

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Webinar recording: District Heating and Cooling solutions for small communities

As Canada experiences historic growth, meeting current and future needs for renewable and sustainable energy is a particularly complex challenge for smaller municipalities. Small communities face unique challenges when planning for new sustainable, energy-efficient infrastructure.

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FCM Calls on Federal Parties to Focus on Canadians’ Priorities and to Come up with Lasting Solutions

FCM outlines Canadians’ top priorities at the local level and calls for lasting solutions from federal parties.

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Real results for Canadians. Right now.

Led by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Advocacy Days shines a spotlight on Canadians’ most pressing needs—helping to chart a better future for our communities.

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Canada and FCM Wrap Up Successful 8-Year Municipal Asset Management Program

FCM celebrates the conclusion of its successful Municipal Asset Management Program.

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Canada and FCM Support Sustainable Housing Development for Seniors in Northwestern Ontario

Canada and FCM respond to the need for affordable and sustainable housing for seniors in northwestern Ontario.

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60%
Canada’s public infrastructure owned by local governments
18,000
jobs generated per $1B invested in infrastructure
$1.6B
economic growth generated per $1B invested
Related focus areas
Explore the topics we’re working on related to infrastructure.

Broadband

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Broadband Internet access is essential in the modern age, yet too many rural Canadians live without it. We’re helping to bring reliable high-speed Internet to every community across Canada.

Climate and sustainability

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Scaling up local green innovation is the key to tackling climate change. We help communities become more sustainable and better prepared for extreme weather.

Public transit

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Public transit is the backbone of livable, competitive and sustainable cities. We're shaping groundbreaking federal investments to kick-start the next era of world-class public transit in Canada.

Rural, northern and remote

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Rural, northern and remote communities are integral to Canada’s economy and quality of life. With our advocacy and support, their local governments are building a brighter future.
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