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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Making Canada's Growth a Success

Description and download link for an advocacy paper that outlines the urgent need for a Municipal Growth Framework for Canadian municipalities.

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Building stronger, more climate-resilient communities

The Government of Canada provides $530 million to municipalities through the Green Municipal Fund to help communities adapt to climate change.

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Federal Budget 2024: A promising step towards supporting growth and tackling homelessness

FCM welcomes Budget 2024's focus on solving the housing and homelessness crises, but more is needed to address growth for the longer term.

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Mayors across Canada call on federal government for urgent investment in infrastructure to support the quality of life of Canadians

FCM launched an urgent call for the federal government to invest in critical infrastructure for Canadian communities as the country faces historic crises in housing, affordability, homelessness and climate change.

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Government of Canada and FCM Fund Municipal Climate Action Across British Columbia

FCM and Canada support local projects that advance transit access and enhance sustainability in six communities across British Columbia.

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FCM’s Green Municipal Fund updates its funding offer

FCM's Green Municipal Fund updates its funding offer to better meet the needs of municipalities and support a wide range of low-carbon focuses.

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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.
Related programs
Learn more about FCM’s programs related to Infrastructure.

Green Municipal Fund

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We bring local sustainability projects to life—and help build better lives for Canadians.
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