Public safety

See how FCM is uniting Canada’s municipalities, convening local expertise, sharing tools, and helping to shape Canada's pandemic response and recovery.

Watch our 2020 year in review video to see how COVID-19 has impacted Canada's cities and communities—and how FCM is responding.

FCM President Bill Karsten issued this statement following the publication of new details on the federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement between the Government of Canada and provincial and territorial governments.

FCM President Bill Karsten issued this statement following the federal government’s announcement of an agreement with provinces and territories on a $14 billion federal “safe economic restart” plan that includes targeted funding for municipalities.

As federal, provincial and territorial governments continue negotiating agreements for the $14 billion “safe economic restart” plan, FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus is calling on the federal government to guarantee adequate and dedicated emergency funding for municipalities and for strong provincial collaboration.

As cities continue responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, FCM has released a new guide to help them effectively modify urban streets to support safe commuting, commerce and exercise.