Do you know an accomplished woman who retired from an elected #CDNmuni position and is mentoring younger women who are newer to politics? Submit your nomination to the Ann MacLean Award today: fcm.ca/en/about-fcm/a… Deadline is May 17.

Strong, smart and tough - indeed. Thank you for all your incredible work, Diane. cbc.ca/news/canada/ot…

Today is an important day to celebrate acceptance and diversity, and recommit to stand tall and firm against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. #IDAHOTB

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has released new recommendations calling for a commitment to a new support framework for #municipalities. Federation of Canadian Municipalities Scott Pearce Jyoti Gondek #Cities #LocalGov cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…

#FCM2024AC delegates hear from outgoing Bristol (UK) Mayor, Martin Rees, on the top challenges municipalities are facing around the world, and what we’re going to need to lead and succeed – including a collaborative government approach.

Amazing start to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference. Powerful keynote by Marvin Rees former Mayor of Bristol, UK. "National success is never done in an abstract. Growth is the norm. We are interdependent communities - standing united from coast to coast." - Marvin Rees

Artificial Intelligence and Data Driven Insights for #CDNmuni on offer at Federation of Canadian Municipalities today - talking transformative solutions with What Works Cities Alisha Limoges, Sandra Desmeules, City of Kelowna Doug Gilchrist, Michael Bergöö and Rebecca Bligh, City Councillor

An inspiring speech about strong women leaders by councillor Laine Johnson in memory of this year’s Federation of Canadian Municipalities Ann MacLean award recipient City of Ottawa Diane Deans

A reminder from the incredible women leaders at #FCM2024AC - A woman’s place is in council chambers!

The amazing crew working behind the scenes at ⁦Federation of Canadian Municipalities⁩ #FCMAC2024 making it look easy! Thank you Kate Bell, ⁦Husvini Poolay⁩ and the team at ⁦TKNL⁩! What a conference!

“Allowing these systems to decay further, because of the political challenges to generate new funding, is the worst sort of short-term thinking. Because the costs will only go up.” ⬇️ theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editor… With a new, more equitable way to fund local governments, #CDNMuni

Starting today, August 15, a new, compassionate alternate response to mental health and substance use crises is available to community members aged 16+ in Centretown. Call 2-1-1 to access ANCHOR for free, confidential and in-person support. Learn more: bit.ly/4fLT5FB

FCM is proud to be part of the Bloomberg Cities Idea Exchange, a first-of-its-kind initiative led by Bloomberg Philanthropies to spread solutions working in one city to others around the world.   Municipalities in Canada and around the world are facing increasingly similar issues. Now,

Encampments across the country are growing – and winter will only worsen things for people dealing with homelessness. The urgency of the crisis is real. Our most vulnerable need the measures promised in Budget 2024. What's the federal government waiting for? Canadians expect a

Have you registered for this upcoming FREE Collective webinar? Join Harriet Ekperigin, Sarah Good, Andrew J. LeBlanc and Mairin Loewen for an important discussion on building resiliency and supporting mental wellbeing for elected officials and those who work with them, happening

New research shows the problem of health misinformation in Canada is growing Excited to share the 2nd wave of the Canadian Medical Association / Abacus Data study on the health information ecosystem study. cma.ca/latest-stories…

Ottawa police are seeking public assistance to locate Anna Pitseolak, missing since about 6 p.m. Tuesday, when she was seen in the area of Russell Road and Ruissellet Drive.

This #WSPM2025, we’re changing the narrative on suicide—moving beyond silence and stigma toward conversations rooted in trust, empathy, and hope. Suicide prevention begins in our communities, relationships, and in how we show up for one another. #WSPM2025 #SuicidePrevention

We’re proud to launch Talking About Suicide — a 3-hour training that equips health-care providers to recognize risk, build trust, and respond with compassion. Free. Online. Accredited. 💻 Enroll today: ow.ly/40rx50WUImj #WSPD2025 #SuicidePrevention

On November 8, we observe Indigenous Veterans Day, honouring the vital contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples in shaping Canada’s military and peacekeeping legacy. #IndigenousVeteransDay