Friday, May 30, 2025
FCM Launches Brownfields Roadmaps Tool
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has launched the 2021 Brownfield Roadmaps to provide an overview of the processes, regulations, and funding for brownfield redevelopment…
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Simon Fraser University to Establish Low-Carbon Cities Innovation Centre
The Simon Fraser University (SFU) Renewable Cities program has been selected by the City of Vancouver, Metro Vancouver and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)…
Clean Energy Projects Underway with Support from NEIA and FCM
The Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (NEIA), through funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and partnership with Fundamental Inc., has helped six…
FCM Recommendations for a Green Recovery
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has released recommendations for federal post-COVID economic recovery plans—urging a green and inclusive recovery that empowers local leaders to…
Green Pilot Projects in 15 Quebec Communities Receive Support
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are continuing to make strategic investments through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to support…
FCM Elects New President and Board of Directors
The members of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) elected a new president and board of directors during its first-ever virtual annual general meeting due…
Green Municipal Fund Report on Initiatives Across Canada
The newest edition of the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) annual report, “Thriving in our 20th year,” explores the social, economic and environmental impacts that GMF-funded…
Green Municipal Fund Tool Drives Energy Efficiency
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities launched the Municipal Energy Roadmap. This decision-support tool provides specific guidance to identify the most…
New Initiative to Help Canadians Cut Energy Bills and Emissions
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) launched the next phase in their shared mission to support local programs that help…
The Partners for Climate Protection Release National Measures Report
The 2019 National Measures Report showcases how members of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program are committed to climate action at the local level,…
FCM Outlines Federal Budget Opportunities for Local Climate Action
According to a report from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the next federal budget is a key opportunity to improve the lives of Canadians with…
Climate Adaptation Estimated to Cost Municipalities $5.3 billion Annually
On February 27, 2020, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released a report entitled “Investing in Canada’s Future: The…
FCM Green Municipal Fund Council Creates Low Carbon Committee
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and its Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Council recently created a new committee to advise the Council on matters related…
Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate Action Launches Pilots Across Canada
Twenty-five Canadian municipalities were selected to join the first Showcase Cities cohort led by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) Canada…
Canada Invests in Urban Climate Centre
Catherine McKenna, Canada’s minister of environment and climate change, recently announced a $22-million investment for the Ottawa Community Foundation to establish an urban climate centre in…