Packed house to hear about solutions to manage plastic waste #FCM2019

Listening to how #CDNmuni participate in energy development across the country Federation of Canadian Municipalities #FCM2019 Calgary Chamber

The Conservative Party "A Real Plan To Protect Our Environment" focuses on a number of areas where the federal govt' and municipalities can play a vital role in creating a healthier environment, including more energy efficient buildings and steps on reducing plastic waste. #cdnmuni #cdnpoli

According to Don Iveson, we need a permanent transit funding mechanism. Now. fcm.ca/en/focus-areas… #Election2019 #cdnmuni #cdnpoli #bettertransit

“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.” Don Iveson, Chair of FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus #elxn43

NEW REPORT | The #GasTaxFund is a long-term, predictable federal funding stream that #cdnmuni rely on to deliver thousands of infrastructure renewal projects each year to build better lives. We explain why and how we can build on it: fcm.ca/en/resources/t… #cdnpoli #elxn43

WATCH LIVE at 9:30 AM as we unveil our #elxn43 platform in Toronto with John Tory, Bill Karsten 🇨🇦, Ray Orb, and Vicki May Hamm. facebook.com/FederationofCa… #buildingbetterlives #cdnmuni #cdnpoli

Bill Karsten 🇨🇦 In #elxn43, our message to national parties is clear: empowering local leaders is a clear choice to build better lives nationwide. data.fcm.ca/documents/focu… #buildingbetterlives #cdnmuni #cdnpoli

The ⁦Federation of Canadian Municipalities⁩ platform is “a roadmap for how municipalities of all sizes can work together with the next federal government to build better lives for Canadians,” says Toronto Mayor John Tory #cdnpoli⁠ ⁠ #elxn43⁠ ⁠ #cdnmuni thestar.com/news/gta/2019/…

This #elxn43 mayors are organized across the country w/ specific suggestions for how we can build a better country w/ our federal partners. Suggestions like: ➡️ Permanent transit funding ➡️ A strong national housing strategy ➡️ Plan to protect Cdns from #climatechange

By collecting over 400 local examples Federation of Canadian Municipalities and IBC have estimated that governments need to be spending ~ $5 billion each and every year on municipal infrastructure to adapt to climate change and protect Canadians.

NEWS | Findings from the 2019 CIRC_BRIC infrastructure Report Card support FCM's call for long-term investments through the federal #GasTaxFund. bit.ly/2AR4Ybr #elxn43 #BuildingBetterLives

Municipalities are on the front lines as new climate extremes threaten CDNs' homes, local businesses & #CDNmuni infra. Read FCM’s #elxn43 platform to find out how #CDNpoli parties can build better lives 👉 BuildingBetterLives.ca #ClimateAction

Check out FCM's #elxn43 Platform Tracker! See the latest party commitments on: 🌉Infra funding 🚋Public transit 🏠Housing affordability 🌎Climate change 🍁Rural & northern #CDNmuni bit.ly/trackerfcm #BuildingBetterLives

SALGA and Federation of Canadian Municipalities participate in a session on 'Using an Inclusive Approach to Assets Management to Address #ClimateChange Realities: A Capacity Building Experience between South African Municipalities & Canadian Municipalities' @BIGM_online #UCLGCongress #CitiesAreListening 🗣️

Thanks Elaine McCoy for a great meeting. Appreciate your thoughtful advice on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Western Economic Solutions Task Force.

✅ NEW | FCM’s #Budget2020 recommendations offer a clear path forward, equipping local leaders to deliver results Canadians can see in their daily lives. 👉 bit.ly/2ww1ImR #CDNmuni #CDNpoli

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.

Have you chosen your workshops for the Sustainable Communities Conference? There are over 15 different sessions to go deeper on the sustainability topics that matter most to you. Don’t miss it! fcm.ca/en/events-trai… #SCC2020 #CDNmuni