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The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901. #CDNMuni

La Fédération canadienne des municipalités est la voix nationale des gouvernements municipaux depuis 1901. #munican

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🖥️🇨🇦 ️ | Is your local government introducing procurement policies to support Canadian suppliers? Don’t miss this webinar on Feb 11 where we’ll assess how best to move forward with a Buy Canadian approach.

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January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
🖥️🇨🇦 ️ | Votre #munican cherche-t-elle à s’approvisionner de façon à soutenir les fournisseurs canadiens? Durant notre webinaire du 11 février, examinez avec nous comment tirer parti de la politique « Achetez canadien ».

Réservez votre place dès maintenant : https://bit.ly/45p2TC7
January 30, 2026 at 6:31 PM
“We can meet housing challenges, but only if every order of government and other key stakeholders work together with purpose and urgency.”

More from FCM President @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social ⬇️

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#CDNMuni
Affordable housing is slipping away. Here’s how we get it back
We can meet housing challenges, but only if every order of government and other key stakeholders work together with purpose and urgency.
www.hilltimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:28 PM
“Municipalities own about 60 per cent of the country's infrastructure, but their revenue is mostly constrained to collecting property taxes, which @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social said is archaic.”

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More than water: Calgary infrastructure woes putting pressure on city hall | CBC News
As two catastrophic Bearspaw water main breaks put more pressure on updating Calgary's water system, some city hall watchers are raising alarm over other municipal responsibilities that are aging and ...
www.cbc.ca
January 26, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Is your #CDNMuni introducing procurement policies to support Canadian suppliers? Don’t miss this webinar on Feb 11 where we’ll assess how best to move forward with a Buy Canadian approach.

RSVP now: https://bit.ly/3NtxLvd
January 23, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Votre #munican cherche-t-elle à s’approvisionner de façon à soutenir les fournisseurs canadiens? Durant notre webinaire du 11 février, examinez avec nous comment tirer parti de la politique « Achetez canadien ».

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : https://bit.ly/45p2TC7
January 23, 2026 at 7:23 PM
FCM brings our members voices directly to the federal government and provides invaluable networking opportunities with local leaders across the country.

Learn more about our membership and how to join at fcm.ca/membership

#CDNMuni #FCM125
January 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM
La FCM amplifie la voix de nos membres sur la scène fédérale et offre des occasions inestimables de réseautage entre pairs provenant de toutes les régions du pays.

Découvrez-en plus sur l’adhésion et sur la façon de devenir membre : fcm.ca/adhesion

#munican #FCM125
January 20, 2026 at 6:43 PM
On January 28, join this panel of experts for our first Collective webinar of 2026, exploring how municipalities can work with their local YMCAs to strengthen their communities and create lasting impact.
January 19, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Le 28 janvier, joignez-vous à notre premier webinaire de la série Collectif de 2026, qui se penchera sur le potentiel des partenariats entre les YMCA et les municipalités pour renforcer les communautés.
January 19, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Municipalities of all sizes across the country face similar issues. FCM brings local voices together to share solutions and drive progress.

Learn more about our membership and how to join at fcm.ca/membership

#CDNMuni #FCM125
January 16, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Les municipalités de toutes les tailles, et d’un océan à l’autre, font face à des enjeux semblables. La FCM réunit les voix des communautés pour partager des solutions et mener à des progrès.

Découvrez-en plus sur l’adhésion et sur la façon de devenir membre : fcm.ca/adhesion

#munican #FCM125
January 16, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Today, FCM and the Government of Canada are proud to announce a $7.1 million investment through @greenmunicipalfund.bsky.social's Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA) to help 80 communities nationally strengthen their readiness and resilience to climate change. 💚
#actionClimatique #munican
January 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Aujourd'hui, la FCM et le gouvernement du Canada sont fiers d'annoncer un investissement de 7,1 millions $ dans le cadre de l'initiative Leadership local pour l’adaptation climatique (LLAC) du @greenmunicipalfund.bsky.social,
January 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
“As municipalities prepare for another year [...] @timtierney.ca said he believes there will be an even greater demand for more coordinated national advocacy – with a renewed focus on rural and northern communities.”

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FCM VP reflects on tumultuous 2025, rising municipal influence - Municipal World
FCM first vp Tim Tierney said 2025 was a difficult year for local governments. Many of the issues facing municipalities will continue in 2026.
www.municipalworld.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
FCM has been a strong and trusted voice for municipalities across Canada for 125 years.

Learn about our membership and how to join today: fcm.ca/membership

#CDNMuni #FCM125
January 14, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Depuis 125 ans, la FCM est une voix forte et crédible pour les municipalités d’un bout à l’autre du pays.

Découvrez-en plus sur l’adhésion et sur la façon de devenir membre : fcm.ca/adhesion

#munican #FCM125
January 14, 2026 at 1:40 PM
“The longer we delay, the more costly the replacement — and the more catastrophic the failures.” Coun. @lainejohnson.bsky.social

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A financial tidal wave is heading toward Ottawa | Opinion
Over the 2025 holidays, staff responded to over 32 requests for water main leaks and breaks, writes College Ward councillor Laine Johnson.
ottawacitizen.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Happy New Year from FCM!

This year, we’re looking forward to focusing on what matters most: infrastructure, housing, public safety, climate resilience and ensuring strong and thriving communities across the country.

Let’s get to it.

#CDNMuni #FCM125
January 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
La FCM vous souhaite une bonne année!

Nous avons hâte de travailler sur ce qui est prioritaire : les infrastructures, le logement, la sécurité publique et la résilience climatique. Bâtissons des communautés fortes et prospères, d’un océan à l’autre.

Allons-y.

#munican #FCM125
January 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
NEW WEBINAR | Join us and YMCA Canada on Jan 28 to explore how municipalities and YMCAs can strengthen communities across the country by working together.

Register now: https://fcm.ca/en/events-training/webinar-series-collective/partnering-impact-unlocking-municipal-potential

#CDNMuni
January 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
NOUVEAU WEBINAIRE | Joignez-vous à nous et à YMCA Canada le 28 janvier pour explorer comment les partenariats entre les municipalités et les YMCA renforcent nos communautés.

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : https://bit.ly/4swc9y0

#munican
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
“We’re really at the end of the line as far as budgeting goes for a lot of municipalities right now and tough decisions are being made.” - FCM’s 1st VP @timtierney.ca on the need for municipal fiscal reform in Canada.

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Saskatoon mayor’s contempt for property tax more than just talk | CBC News
Saskatchewan taxpayers might be more inclined to listen to Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block and others seeking tax reform after city councils finalized their budgets for next year with some whopping prop...
www.cbc.ca
January 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
À Saskatoon et partout au pays, les municipalités doivent pouvoir compter sur des outils de financement modernes, durables et fiables pour répondre aux besoins prioritaires de la population, comme l’itinérance, le logement, les infrastructures et la sécurité publique.

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Cynthia Block veut un nouveau pacte fiscal pour les villes
Pour la mairesse de Saskatoon, Cynthia Block, le système actuel de taxation foncière est un vestige de « l'époque de la calèche ».
bit.ly
January 6, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Municipalities know that climate-based funding is an investment — spending now could mean lower costs down the line. A strong partnership and investments from all orders of government are essential to building climate-resilient communities.

🗞️ https://bit.ly/4pq7on6

#CDNMuni #cdnpoli
Ottawa is committing more funding to its climate goals. Is it enough?
The city is investing $94 million into projects that “apply a climate lens” in the city, but advocates insist that more is urgently needed.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM