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Our spokespeople understand how local governments are working to build sustainable and prosperous communities.

For all media inquiries, contact us directly at media@fcm.ca or (613) 907-6395.

Latest news releases
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News release
June 30, 2020
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…
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News release
June 23, 2020
New guide helps cities "rebalance" streets amid pandemic
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…
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News release
June 19, 2020
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…
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FCM in the news
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FCM in the news
March 5, 2020
Regina Leader-Post | FCM: Federal budget needs to work for western communities
The Regina Leader-Post published an opinion piece signed by Randy Goulden, chair of the Western Economic Solutions Taskforce (WEST) and councillor of…
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FCM in the news
February 25, 2020
CBC | Federal Ministers discuss economic issues with local western elected officials / Radio-Canada
CBC was in Leduc, Alberta, to report on the FCM’s Western Economic Taskforce’s meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Transport…
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FCM in the news
February 25, 2020
Global News | Western economic task force wants to see immediate action in federal budget
Global News covered the FCM’s Western Economic Solutions Taskforce meetin with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Transport Minister Marc…
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Announcements
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Announcement
June 18, 2020
Alice Maitland, former mayor of the Village of Hazelton, British Columbia
Winner of the Ann MacLean Award for Outstanding Service by a Woman in Municipal Politics.
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Announcement
June 18, 2020
FCM reaffirms commitment to confront racism
FCM reaffirms our commitment to confront racism and taking specific, measurable and continued action both internally and with our member…
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Announcement
June 15, 2020
GMF is looking for peer reviewers
FCM is looking for technical and financial experts in innovative financing solutions and sustainable affordable housing to join the Green Municipal…
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