Tag: Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Breaking ground on world’s largest wastewater-to-energy project
On July 16, Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited Markham District Energy, the city's public energy utility and Canada's fastest...
Feds provide $530 million to build more climate-resilient communities
To launch Canadian Environment Week, the Government of Canada is providing $530 million to municipalities through the Green Municipal Fund to help communities adapt...
FCM partners launch new municipal database to address gaps in combating...
Municipalities are responsible for over half of Canada's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making them crucial players in the fight against climate change. But existing...
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund updates its funding offer
Scott Pearce, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced today that its Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is revising its core funding to enhance its flexibility...
Contemplating the Roman Empire and Canadian climate resolutions
A secret obsession was recently exposed and went viral on social media. It appears many have the Roman Empire on their minds. Posts with...
Federal investments to support green transportation initiatives in Quebec
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resource, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are providing an investment of more than $1 million through the...
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund report signals progress in helping communities take climate action
Municipalities play an integral part in providing the solution to one of the biggest challenges of our time: achieving Canada’s climate change and sustainability...
Green municipal fund initiatives drive sustainability and resilience in PEI
On June 18, a significant announcement was made by member of parliament, Sean Casey, representing the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, minister of natural resources, alongside...
Feds and FCM support CAANZero to advance climate action
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in initiatives that will help municipalities reach net-zero from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Most...
Feds support energy-saving program for older high-rise towers in Toronto
Buildings are the third largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Canada. With this in mind, the Government of Canada and the Federation...