Saturday, April 19, 2025
Funding Water Infrastructure
All levels of government in Canada have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way, shape, or form since March 2020. This is especially…
Bill Karsten
FCM Elects New Board of Directors
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) members elected a new president and Board of Directors during its first-ever virtual annual general meeting. “Local governments across the…
Municipalities Identify Key Requirements for Safe Economic Restart Funds
As federal, provincial, and territorial governments negotiate “safe economic restart” funding agreements, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) outlined four bottom-line requirements to ensure funds…
Carole Saab to Become Next CEO of FCM
Bill Karsten, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), issued this statement announcing Carole Saab as the organization’s next chief executive officer following the…
FCM Launches Next Phase of Asset Management Funding
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have launched the next phase of funding to help communities improve their asset management…
FCM Seeks Emergency Funding for Municipalities
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is calling for emergency funding to support municipalities through the COVID-19 pandemic. “From turning arenas into safe shelters to…
FCM VP Calls for Modern Financial Relationship with Federal Government
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) first vice president Bill Karsten issued a statement on September 27th following FCM’s appearance before the Standing Committee on Finance…