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 Gas Tax 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 Gas Tax Fund

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

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New initiative to help homeowners cut their energy bills and emissions and keep the local economy moving

The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) today launched the next step in their shared mission to support local programs that help Canadians retrofit their homes to higher energy standards—driving cost-saving energy efficiency and renewable energy in communities across Canada.

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Municipalities press bottom-line requirements for safe-restart funds

As federal, provincial and territorial governments negotiate “safe economic restart” funding agreements, FCM outlines four bottom-line requirements to ensure funds urgently protect frontline services for Canadians and support a nationwide economic recovery.

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Video: PCP 25th Anniversary

Watch this celebratory video to see what PCP members are most proud of having accomplished over the past 25 years, including what they look forward to working on in the future.

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FCM responds to today’s announcement on the acceleration of the 2020-2021 federal Gas Tax Fund transfer

FCM President President Bill Karsten issued the following statement regarding the Government of Canada’s announcement today on support for municipalities on the front lines the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Report: National Measures Report 2019

Read the 2019 National Measures Report to learn how members of the Partners for Climate Protection program are fighting climate change at the local level.

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New initiative to support local affordable housing providers

Ottawa—Investing in communities is vital to achieving Canada’s goals—creating jobs, meeting our environme

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Quick facts
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
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Broadband

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.
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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.
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