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NEWS RELEASE | The focus on solving the housing and homelessness crises in
#Budget2024
shows a promising step toward addressing Canada’s immediate challenges. Yet, more will need to be done to address the country’s rapid and significant growth for the longer term with a…
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Thank you
@JustinTrudeau
for being a strong partner to municipalities of all sizes.
#FCM2017AC
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“We’re working directly with you to get shovels in the ground. To do the things Canadians asked us to do.” — PM
@JustinTrudeau
, speaking to
#FCM2019
in Quebec City
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
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Today’s meeting with the PM marks the continuation of a strengthened municipal-federal partnership. Thank you
@JustinTrudeau
& Min
@cafreeland
for meeting with
#CDNmuni
leaders from all areas of the country to discuss how together we'll build better lives for Canadians.
#CDNpoli
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Welcome Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
and Deputy PM
@cafreeland
to FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus meeting for a dialogue on how we can work together to build our federal-municipal partnership and to deliver for CDNs.
#BuildingBetterLives
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ANNOUNCEMENT: FCM President
@Bill_Karsten
announced today that
@CaroleSaab
has been named the next CEO of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Read the statement:
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
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Important news for social housing in Toronto. Today’s announcement demonstrates how the federal-municipal partnership can get more done for our communities and the housing challenges they face.
Joining Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
& Minister
@JYDuclos
in Scarborough to announce a new $1.3 billion partnership with the City of Toronto – the largest federal housing investment with a municipal partner in Canadian history – to repair & improve our social housing.
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FCM's Big City Mayors' Caucus welcomes PM
@JustinTrudeau
to their meeting in
#Ottawa
this morning. They'll be talking
#Budget2019
,
#publictransit
and fed-
#CDNmuni
partnership.
#cdnpoli
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Pleased to announce that the Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
will address
#FCM2018AC
delegates and municipal leaders tomorrow 9 a.m. AT in Halifax. Stream it live on FB:
#CDNmuni
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A message from mayors from all across Canada:
#stayhome
, be kind, take care of each other.
We will get through this together. Even if we are apart right now. 🇨🇦
#COVIDcaring
#COVID
ー19
#FlattentheCurve
#cdnmuni
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Proud to announce
@LindellSmithHFX
is the chair of FCM's new Standing Committee on Anti-Racism + Equity. Councillor Smith is a bold + visionary leader who's been breaking barriers since his election as Halifax's 1st Black city councillor in 20 yrs + joined the FCM Board in 2020.
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LIVE at 9am ET| FCM welcomes the Right Honourable
@JustinTrudeau
, Prime Minister of Canada to
#FCM2019
, Canada’s largest gathering of municipal leaders. Watch on FB:
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People want to spend less time commuting and more time with their families. Investments in
#publictransit
build communities.
#cdnpoli
#cdnmuni
BIG DAY FOR YEG 🚉 More than 1 billion to support the expansion of 2 key light rail transit lines. This is fundamental to creating sustainable communities where people enjoy a high quality of life. Thanks to
@doniveson
&
@SohiAmarjeet
leadership.
#BuildingCanada
#CdnPoli
#yegLRT
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NEWS RELEASE: As
#COVID
-19 compounds Canada’s housing crisis, FCM is proposing a federal initiative and partnership to rapidly repurpose on-sale private buildings as permanent, non-profit housing for vulnerable Cdns.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
#AffordableHousing
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This is a landmark investment in
#PublicTransit
. Investing in transit creates jobs, shortens commutes, reduces emissions and supports economic growth in cities + communities across the country.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
@cathmckenna
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After 40 years in politics, Ottawa mayor
@JimWatsonOttawa
came out as gay in 2019, in an op/ed he wrote for the
@OttawaCitizen
. Happy
#PrideMonth2021
, Mayor Watson!
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#Budget2019
elevates our fed-muni partnership to build better lives. How? Doubles next year’s direct transfer to
#cdnmuni
for infra. Invests in delivering directly for CDNs through FCM. Also acts on our advice to prioritize rural Internet access.
#cdnpoli
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“Communities and cities are essential partners in shaping Canada.” PM
@JustinTrudeau
#FCM2018AC
#CDNmuni
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Thank you to
@Bill_Morneau
for meeting w/ FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus. We’re looking to Budget 2018 to build on our partnership – so
#CDNmuni
can get to work turning housing and infra opportunities into real outcomes for Canadians.
#CDNpoli
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Thank you
@theJagmeetSingh
for meeting with
#CDNmuni
leaders today. When municipal & federal partners work together, we build a better Canada.
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FCM welcomes the announcement of Canada’s 1st dedicated National Active Transportation Fund & Strategy Framework. Municipalities of all sizes have been leaders in developing safe opportunities for Canadians to walk, bike + roll.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
@cathmckenna
@AndyFillmoreHFX
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Today’s
#ThroneSpeech
is a positive and hopeful signal to
#cdnmuni
, and a clear statement that the federal government will be a partner to cities and communities on the way forward.
#cdnpoli
#COVID19
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.
@BillBlair
, congrats on your appointment as Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction. Thank you for your previous commitment to the
#CannabisAct
& to keeping
#CDNmuni
safe. FCM looks forward to working closely with you on issues of community safety.
#CDNpoli
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Spotlight on
@cmckenney
, a non-binary city councillor in Ottawa and a strong advocate for affordable housing and active transportation.
#PrideMonth2021
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Today’s
@Liberal_Party
climate announcement includes helpful steps - esp. investing in mapping flood risks. FCM’s
#elxn43
platform calls for robust tools empowering
#cdnmuni
to protect Cdns from new climate extremes:
#cdnoli
#BuildingBetterLives
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NEWS RELEASE | Municipalities seek emergency funding to keep essential services running strong, and Canadians safe and supported:
#COVID
ー19
#ProtectServices
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
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Congratulations to our CEO
@CaroleSaab
, named as one of the Top 40 Under 40 by
@nationalpost
and
@BloombergTV
. Carole is a tireless advocate for
#cdnmuni
, for diversity and for building strong communities. We are lucky to have her as FCM's leader.
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The
@NDP
“A New Deal For People,” released today, features a number of proposals that respond to FCM’s priorities. We welcome their focus on better broadband connectivity, rural community challenges, and long-term transit funding.
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Today, we are delighted to launch Canadian Women in Local Leadership (CanWILL), a new, 3-year initiative to support women from diverse backgrounds who want to run for municipal office. Thanks
@WAGE_FEGC
for the financial support. Find out more:
#CDNmuni
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In his interview with
@TorontoStar
today,
@JustinTrudeau
praised municipalities for “making every dollar go as far as it can.” We agree!
#cdnmuni
#elxn43
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Welcome to the new chair of FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus, Halifax mayor
@MikeSavageHFX
and vice-chairs,
@Val_Plante
, Mayor of Montréal, and
@CharlieClarkyxe
, Mayor of Saskatoon!
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
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FCM welcomes today’s announcement that the
#GOC
will double the
#GasTaxFund
allocation to municipalities for the next year—growing it by $2.2 billion—as the "Canada Community Building Fund."
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
We're supporting communities to get more projects built, restart our economy & create jobs. We intend to double our support through the GTF, now the Canada Community-Building Fund. This means $2.2 billion for more broadband, transit, rec centres-building a stronger & cleaner 🇨🇦.
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We welcome
@jagmeetsingh
’s commitment to create a Municipal Economic Recovery Fund by doubling the
#GasTaxFund
for 4 years. This would provide certainty and important stimulus to communities of all sizes.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
@NDP
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STATEMENT | FCM welcomes the new $6-billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund announced today by the federal government to meet the urgent needs of Canadian communities, especially those experiencing record growth.
This significant investment shows that the federal government…
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“It’s an incredible honour to accept this role as FCM President. Your trust and your support mean the world to me.” -- FCM President
@garthfrizzell
#cdnmuni
#FCM2020
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Today at
#FCM2019
,
@theJagmeetSingh
confirmed the
@NDP
has heard our call for a direct and permanent funding mechanism to modernize public transit. This is about empowering local leaders to cut emissions and commutes – and build better lives for Canadians.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
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When Jane Bigelow was elected as the first woman mayor of London ON in 1972, the city manager came to her with a crisis. “Women staff are wearing pantsuits to work." The next day, she arrived at City Hall wearing a pantsuit.
#WomensHistoryMonth
#CDNmuni
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Congratulations to Joanne Vanderheyden, FCM’s new president.
@mayorjoannevdh
is the mayor of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario and has been FCM’s Board of Directors since 2015.
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INITIAL REACTION | FCM welcomes the federal government’s latest initiative to support housing for Canadians and protect our most vulnerable.
Canada’s Housing Plan, announced today, shows a comprehensive and serious plan to respond to Canada’s housing crisis.
In particular, the
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NDP leader
@theJagmeetSingh
joined the FCM Board of Directors today, emphasizing the need for the federal govt to listen to frontline
#CDNmuni
voices. We agree! Thank you for joining us.
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Thank you to PM
@JustinTrudeau
for meeting with FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus today. Canada’s cities are key drivers of solutions to national challenges and we appreciate your commitment to
#affordablehousing
,
#publictransit
+
#climatechange
. Let’s get to work, together.
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Environment Minister
@cathmckenna
stresses that "we're all in it together" when it comes to fighting climate change
#FCM2017AC
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Yesterday's federal budget a game-changer for
#CDNmuni
. Read FCM's news release on
#Budget2017
.
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In
#elxn43
, our message to national parties is clear: empowering
#CDNmuni
leaders is a clear choice to build better lives nationwide.
#BuildingBetterLives
#CDNpoli
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Congratulations to
@cafreeland
on your appointment as Finance Minister, in addition to your already significant role as Deputy Prime Minister. We look forward to working with you to build better lives in communities of all sizes.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
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Thank you to Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
for joining us virtually at
#FCM2022AC
today. Recovering from the pandemic and building strong and inclusive communities relies on federal-municipal partnership. We appreciate your engagement today and over the last several years.
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Today’s announcement by
@CanadianPM
recognizes that our municipal financial crisis is a national crisis—and that solving it requires urgent national leadership and meaningful provincial collaboration.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
1/5
More
@CBCNews
: Federal government to fast-track $2.2B to help municipalities hit hard by pandemic.
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FCM is disappointed to see Greyhound's decision to end its service in Canada. Regional bus service is essential for Indigenous people, women, vulnerable Canadians and to connect rural communities.
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Congratulations to FCM’s incoming President,
@TaneenRudyk
, Councillor for the Town of Vegreville, AB. Taneen has served as an Alberta representative on our Board of Directors since 2017.
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We're taking steps in response to
#COVID19
outbreak and to help
#FlattenTheCurve
.
Effective immediately, we're suspending all int'l & domestic business travel & participation in conf/large gatherings.
As of March 16, all FCM staff will follow a 30-day work-from-home directive.
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We couldn’t be prouder of our CEO
@carolesaab
, winner of the Women of Influence in Local Government Award from
@MunicipalWorld
. Carole has earned the respect of the most senior decision-makers on the Hill, as well as in
#cdnmuni
across Canada. We're lucky to have her as leader.
Congrats to
@carolesaab
of
@FCM_online
– the final honouree for our 2020 Women of Influence in Local Government Awards! We’re thrilled to celebrate her game-changing leadership in the municipal sector.
#WomenLead
#CDNmuni
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The Rapid Housing Initiative is a direct response to FCM’s call to fund municipalities and their community partners to turn existing buildings, land and modular housing into supportive + deeply affordable homes across Canada.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
@CMHC_ca
No Canadian should ever be without a place to call home. That’s why we’re launching the new Rapid Housing Initiative, which will help eliminate chronic homelessness in Canada. Tune in now for more:
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Thank you NDP Leader
@theJagmeetSingh
for your keynote address at FCM’s board meeting today. Let's work together to build more sustainable and prosperous communities.
#BuildingBetterLives
#CDNmuni
#CDNpoli
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It has been a year since
@CaroleSaab
was appointed CEO of FCM and what a whirlwind it has been. Taking on the role while working remotely like so many of us, Carole’s vision + advocacy helped lead to massive wins, including Safe Restart funding and the Rapid Housing Initiative.
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INITIAL REACTION | FCM welcomes today’s federal announcement of a new $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to accelerate housing construction, including $1 billion in direct funding to municipalities for urgent infrastructure needs like water and wastewater management.…
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UPDATE | On March 31,
@TaneenRudyk
announced her intention to step back as FCM President to seek the nomination for a provincial seat in Alberta. On behalf of the Board and staff, we would like to recognize and acknowledge Taneen for her impactful leadership as FCM President and…
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Extending our deepest thanks to FCM Past-President
@Bill_Karsten
for his years of service to FCM and to supporting and strengthening
#cdnmuni
. Under his leadership, FCM has delivered for our members—building better lives for Canadians. Happy retirement, Bill!
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A message from mayors from all across Canada:
#stayhome
, be kind, take care of each other. We will get through this together, even if we are apart right now.
#COVIDcaring
#COVID19
#FlattentheCurve
#cdnmuni
🇨🇦
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This is also a historic moment for FCM. Carole is proudly the first woman to serve as CEO in FCM’s 119-year history.
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Thank you
@AnnamiePaul
, Leader of
@CanadianGreens
, for meeting virtually with FCM and our members as part of our Advocacy Days. Scaling up local solutions to
#climatechange
is key to Canada’s economic recovery.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
#COVID19
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Today,
@CanadianPM
delivered his clearest commitment yet to work with provinces to solve our municipal financial crisis. This is real progress. Canadians need all governments working together on this—with full urgency, and no jurisdictional wrangling.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
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Federal government to provide $14B to provinces, territories to 'safely' restart economies.
Read more:
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“Mayors are looking for all federal parties to commit to the continuation—and making permanent of—the federal transit program that has helped us start to plan for the future in our big cities.”
@doniveson
, Chair of FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus
#elxn43
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#Budget2019
aims to deliver more for Canadians directly through their local governments. It’s a real turning point for
#cdnmuni
as we look to modernize our fed-muni partnership.
#cdnpoli
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We welcome today's announcement on the federal
#EconomicResponse
Plan to 🇨🇦's COVID19 pandemic.
FCM continues to work together with the federal gov't to ensure CDNs get the support they need in the weeks & months ahead.
#CDNmuni
#CDNpoli
⬇️⬇️⬇️
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We agree with
#LPC
-- every dollar spent on public infra grows & makes our economy more competitive.
http://t.co/0LROcUugC3
#CDNmuni
#elxn42
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Our message to our federal and provincial counterparts is clear: There’s no economic recovery without directly supporting municipalities out of our financial crisis. We need all govts working together.
#COVID19
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
#ProtectingServices
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Some key commitments today from the
@liberal_party
respond directly to FCM’s recommendations to work with local governments and community partners to increase affordable housing options for Canadians.
#elxn44
#CDNmuni
#CDNpoli
Liberal Party releases aggressive housing plan to help people buy homes amid COVID-fueled boom. Trudeau challenged at event on whether new measures are an admission that existing housing strategy has not delivered. He says there's 'much more to do.'
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Congratulations to
@mayorscotty
on his election as President of FCM this afternoon. Since joining FCM in 2009, Scott has proven himself to be a committed, skilled and effective advocate for
#CDNmuni
. We are certain he will continue to lead from the front as President and know…
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Congratulations
@CityofEdmonton
– winner of the 2020 Inspire Award!
Edmonton’s Blatchford project was chosen by
#SCC2020
delegates as the most innovative and inspirational of the award-winning
#CDNMuni
initiatives.
More:
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Today's Big City Mayors' Caucus meeting (first in person since the pandemic) is following strict health protocols, including masking, distancing, and proof-of-vaccine checks at the door. We also have some mayors joining virtually.
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This is Mayor
@DonIveson
’s last meeting as chair of FCM’s Big City Mayor’s Caucus. Thank you Mayor Iveson for your years of advocacy on behalf of cities and communities. To say we will miss him, is an understatement. Thank you for everything, Don!
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Congratulations to
@oliviachow
on your election as Mayor of Toronto. We are pleased to welcome you to our Big City Mayors’ Caucus. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in the coming months as we work together to create a new growth framework that empowers municipalities
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FCM's Big City Mayors' Caucus released a statement today, saying immediate help is needed for
#PublicTransit
systems to make up for pandemic fare box shortages
#CDNmuni
#CDNpoli
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Congratulations to
@Bill_Karsten
on your much-deserved upcoming retirement. Thank you for your service to your community and for helping to build better lives in
#cdnmuni
across Canada. Bill, we are lucky to keep you as FCM President until the fall.
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Thank you to Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
for speaking to municipal leaders at
#FCM2021AC
today. Your commitment today to strong federal-municipal collaboration, especially on housing affordability, will be critical to building up Canada’s communities.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
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Thanks to
@MelissaLantsman
, MP for Thornhill and Deputy Leader of
@CPC_HQ
for joining us at
#FCM2023AC
today. Local action drives national results, and we look forward to close collaboration as we work to build strong, sustainable and affordable communities.
#CDNmuni
#CDNpoli
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Today, we launch Run, Win, Lead: Toward Parity Framework! It identifies challenges & offers solutions to increase
#women
’s participation & success in electoral politics. We thank our partners
@EqualVoiceCA
@cdnwomenfdn
&
@Women_Canada
for their support. 🙌
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Many thanks to Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
for addressing delegates this morning in the first of our political keynote addresses of
#FCM2023AC
. For national policies to deliver for Canadians in communities across the country, there needs to be close strong partnerships between…
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FCM’s rural members say that lack of access to reliable Internet is one of their greatest challenges, especially during
#COVID19
. We continue to advocate for
#universalbroadband
+ look forward to working w/
#GOC
and
@MaryamMonsef
to make this happen.
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The
#NationalHousingStrategy
is a once-in-generation opportunity. Let’s get it right:
#CDNmuni
#CDNpoli
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Thank you to the Right Honourable
@JustinTrudeau
, Prime Minister of Canada, for sharing your vision of how
#CDNmuni
and the federal govt can work together to build better lives for all Canadians
#FCM2019
#CDNmuni
#CDNpoli
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The GoC’s
#NationalHousingStrategy
is a breakthrough for cities and
#CDNmuni
on the frontlines of the housing crisis.
#CDNpoli
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"Local governments are the voices of every day people ... together we are building the Canada they deserve." Thank you
@VickiMayHamm
for your service and hard work as FCM president this year. We achieved so much together.
#FCM2019
#cdnmuni
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We are excited to welcome our new President,
@garthfrizzell
. Congratulations on your appointment, we look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our advocacy efforts and to advance FCM priorities, building a more united and prosperous Canada.
#FCM2020
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FCM welcomes today’s announcement of the federal government’s
#NationalAdaptationStrategy
—a critical framework that will help to better protect Canadian communities from the effects of extreme weather events made more severe by a changing climate.
#CDNmuni
#CDNpoli
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We look forward to working w/
@BernJordanMP
in her capacity as new Minister of Rural Economic Development.
@FCM_online
has led the call for
#universalbroadband
& a rural lens in all fed. policy-making—we can make this a reality, working together.
#cdnpoli
#cdnmuni
#cabinetshuffle
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Our Big-City Mayors’ Caucus meets today: Canada’s future means investing in Canada’s cities
#FCM2017AC
#CDNmuni
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FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus looks forward to meeting with PM
@JustinTrudeau
this morning to discuss today's public transit announcement & other priorities for cities. We have a critical window to respond to people’s urgent pandemic challenges & lay ground for a strong recovery.
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This first-ever fund for rural transit will help support innovative solutions to improve mobility in smaller communities, a major priority for FCM’s Rural Forum. Investment in transit builds communities and helps the environment. A win-win.
#cdnmuni
#cdnpoli
Dedicated rural transit money to help fund 'innovative' services, McKenna says
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The Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) shows what’s possible. This federal-municipal partnership will bring supportive or deeply affordable housing to 3,000 Canadians experiencing or at risk of homelessness, fostering an inclusive recovery.
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Thank you
@melaniejoly
for speaking to the four themes of
#Canada150
: reconciliation, youth, diversity & inclusion, environment
#FCM2017AC
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