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News release
November 8, 2019
FCM President Bill Karsten issued the following statement on the creation of a municipal Western Economic Solutions Taskforce.
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News release
October 31, 2019
Twenty-five Canadian municipalities were selected to join the first Showcase Cities cohort led by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and…
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News release
October 22, 2019
Bill Karsten, president of FCM, issued the following statement welcoming the new federal government.
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FCM in the news
March 28, 2019
The Hamilton Spectator reports on the positive reception of Budget 2019 by Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
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FCM in the news
March 20, 2019
The day following the release of Budget 2019, The National features a segment on the announced benefits for municipalities.
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FCM in the news
March 20, 2019
La Presse features coverage of Budget 2019, including some details on funding allocated to the Green Municipal Fund.
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Announcements
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Announcement
November 19, 2019
FCM’s 2020 Sustainable Communities Awards call for nominations opened today to Canadian cities and communities of all sizes.
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Announcement
October 7, 2019
FCM’s Women in Local Government scholarships provide financial support to women students in Canada interested in local politics.
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Announcement
September 24, 2019
To ensure our funding best serves Canadian municipalities, GMF occasionally makes updates to application criteria, deadlines and other key components…
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