Tag: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
How local governments are evolving asset management and prioritizing resilience
By Aymone Agossou
Local governments face numerous competing priorities when it comes to their infrastructure assets. Residents rely on services from infrastructure like community buildings,...
FCM calls for action to improve quality of life for Canadians...
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is urgently calling for action from the federal government to equip municipalities with the tools they need to...
$530M investment for FCM’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative
To help accelerate adaptation support for resilient municipal infrastructure the Government of Canada announced the $530-million Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA) initiative, through...
Federal government lays out ambitious housing plans in Budget 2024
The federal government's Budget 2024, previewed with numerous announcements over the past few weeks, not surprisingly was heavy with housing-related spending, with Justin Trudeau's...
Federal government announces new $6B Housing Infrastructure Fund
The Government of Canada has announced the new $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to help support the cost of building infrastructure that supports...
Accounting for Infrastructure
Long-term financial planning for municipal governments
By Arshad Akhtar
Nothing happens until it’s funded. Long-term financial planning is increasingly becoming one of the most important components...
Mayors call on feds for urgent investment in infrastructure to support...
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) launched an urgent call for the federal government to invest in critical infrastructure for Canadian communities as the...
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund updates its funding offer
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced that its Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is revising its core funding to enhance its flexibility and adaptability and...
Canada, FCM invest $9M to construct a net-zero fire station in...
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced an investment of $9.3 million ($1,226,080 in grants and $8,173,910 in loans)...
Federal government partners with FCM to strengthen asset management in five...
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced a federal investment of more than $1.43 million to help 35 communities...