Monday, October 6, 2025
New Brunswick communities ramping up climate plans
QUEST Canada is helping New Brunswick communities take their climate energy plans to the next level with the New Brunswick Smart Energy Community Accelerator (NB…
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Municipal funds for home energy retrofits in Toronto
The City of Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), which has completed 245 retrofit projects with 18 more currently underway, was launched in 2014 as…
Small but Mighty: How some New Brunswick municipalities are fighting climate change
Stéphane Dallaire remembers clearly the Saturday night in September 2019 when Hurricane Dorian hit Cap-Pelé. The CAO and clerk of the small francophone village 46…
Government of Canada launches GHG offset credit system
Today, the Government of Canada launched Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System, a key measure outlined in Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. The offset system will…
Still Setting the PACE: Program model helps municipalities finance energy retrofits
Calling Julian Boyle the godfather of PACE in Canada wouldn’t be an overstatement — but it might be selling him short. PACE (Property Assessed Clean…
Zibi becomes the National Capital Region’s first carbon-neutral community
Leaders from Zibi, Hydro Ottawa, Kruger Products, Hydro Québec and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, along with the Hull-Aylmer Member of Parliament and the mayors…
Public Policy Forum honours emerging environmental leader Autumn Peltier
Six exceptional Canadians are being honoured for their contributions to public policy and good governance by the Public Policy Forum at its Canada Growth Summit…
Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network establishes seven centres
The Federation of Canadian Municipality (FCM) Green Municipal Fund announced a milestone for its Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network, shifting from start-up phase to…
Federal investments for sustainable initiatives in Quebec
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) recently announced a combined investment totaling more than $12.6 million through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to help reduce greenhouse…
Canada and FCM Announce Green Investments for Communities in Nova Scotia
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a $2.5 million investment through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to help reduce pollution in Nova Scotia. “With…
Wayne Gretzky arena welcomes electric-powered zambonis
The City of Brantford’s first fully electric powered Zamboni ice rink resurfacers have arrived at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. Arena staff will begin using…
FCM releases Green Municipal Fund report and climate adaptation guide
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) recently released the 21st annual report of the Green Municipal FundTM (GMF), highlighting its exceptional track record in municipal sustainability. From capacity building, to…
Municipal leaders gather virtually for conference on sustainable communities
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is presenting its annual Sustainable Communities Conference, Canada’s leading sustainability event for municipal leaders and practitioners, on October 19…
Federal election confirms existing environmental policy for Canada
A snap election during the fourth wave of the COVID pandemic has resulted in the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,…
Hot Topic: How do the Campaign Climate Action Strategies Stack Up?
This summer, Canada has experienced some of the hottest temperatures in its recorded history, with wildfires in British Columbia and Ontario and devastating drought across…
New Green Municipal Funds for B.C. Communities
Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Joanne Vanderheyden, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have announced $1.76-million of new investments through…
Small and Rural Communities Climate Action Guidebook Released
A new national guidebook provides strategic advice for small and rural communities on how to overcome climate-related challenges. Making up a major portion of Canada’s…
New Green Municipal Fund Investments for Alberta Communities
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are providing investments through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to help reduce greenhouse…
Pan-Canadian Coalition Pushes for Action on Climate Resilience
A new coalition believes that Canada has the opportunity to better protect people from the growing effects of climate change and help communities prepare for – and…
New Green Municipal Funds for Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe
New federal investments are helping to lower emissions and increase the resiliency of communities, while creating jobs and building Canada’s low-emission energy future. Seamus O’Regan…
New Initiative Helps Canadian Cities Embrace the Circular Economy
Fifteen local governments have been selected to participate in the Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative’s (CCRI) Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network, designed to promote job creation…
Green Municipal Fund Investments for Central Ontario Communities
New investments of $377,310 through the Federation of Canadian Municipality (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve energy…
Investments to Support Low Carbon Communities in Ottawa
Cities and communities are at the leading edge of developing and deploying the low-carbon solutions Canada needs for a net-zero future. The Ottawa Community Foundation…
FCM Investments to Improve Energy Efficiency in the Maritimes
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced a $14.1-million investment through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) and drive cost savings in…