Local governments have found themselves on the frontlines of some of the most pressing challenges facing Canada today. FCM is seeking the support of all orders of government to ensure our members can deliver the quality-of-life Canadians expect and deserve.
In response to the call for pre-budget submissions and as part of our annual effort to shape the federal budget, FCM has submitted our recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance ahead of the Fall Economic Statement and Budget 2024.
Our five recommendations are focused on securing a new framework that better links municipal resources with national economic and population growth—more accurately reflecting and resourcing the services that municipalities are now providing to Canadians directly in their communities.