Federation of Canadian Municipalities

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901. #CDNmuni En français : @ReseauFCM

[Federation of Canadian Municipalities @FCM_online]

Canada’s economic ambitions depend on strong local infrastructure. The projects highlighted at this week’s Canada Investment Summit demonstrate the scale of opportunity ahead, but turning investment into economic growth requires the roads, transit, water and other trade-enabling infrastructure that communities rely on every day. Municipal infrastructure is what helps connect private investment to jobs, productivity and long-term prosperity.

#CDNMuni #cdnpoli

[Federation of Canadian Municipalities @FCM_online]

🖥️ THIS WEDNESDAY | September 16

Attend this Collective webinar and explore how data-driven insights can support better decisions and stronger outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.

Save your spot: https://t.co/WrczoGqV2e

[Federation of Canadian Municipalities @FCM_online]

Ahead of this week’s Canada Investment Summit, FCM President @TimTierney spoke to @CTVNationalNews about FCM’s new research, which shows that investments in local infrastructure are among the most effective ways to boost Canada's economy, create jobs and increase long-term productivity.

🎥 watch: https://t.co/GATucY8vm9

[Federation of Canadian Municipalities @FCM_online]

At a time of uncertainty amid the trade war with the United States, investments in local infrastructure are among the most effective ways to boost Canada's economy, create jobs and increase long-term productivity. It must be a central pillar of the upcoming fall federal budget.

More on FCM’s new findings:
https://t.co/qjI5qL9tS9

#CDNMuni #cdnpoli

[Federation of Canadian Municipalities @FCM_online]

FCM President @TimTierney spoke to @CNN this weekend to highlight the impact that tariffs have on municipalities on both sides of the border.

FCM will continue working with our members and our American counterparts to protect the strong economic ties that support communities across North America.

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[Evan Solomon @EvanLSolomon]

It’s not just about building more. It’s about building right.

Last week, alongside the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, we launched Canada’s Responsible Data Centre Development Framework.

As demand for data centres grows, development has to work for Canadians: protect ratepayers, minimize water use and environmental impacts, and be transparent with communities.

If we build in Canada, we need to build for Canadians.

That’s how we build Canada strong.
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Il ne s'agit pas seulement de bâtir davantage. Il s'agit de bâtir comme il faut.

La semaine dernière, aux côtés de la Fédération canadienne des municipalités, nous avons lancé le Cadre canadien pour le développement responsable des centres de données.

Alors que la demande pour les centres de données augmente, leur développement doit profiter aux Canadiens : protéger les abonnés d'électricité, minimiser la consommation d'eau et les répercussions environnementales, et faire preuve de transparence envers les collectivités.

Si nous bâtissons au Canada, nous devons bâtir pour les Canadiens.

C'est ainsi que nous bâtissons un Canada fort.

[Tim Tierney @TimTierney]

Municipal leaders across Canada are thinking of our colleagues and communities in Cape Breton today as they respond to devastating flooding.

To the mayors, council members, municipal staff, emergency responders, and everyone working through an incredibly difficult situation: Canada’s municipal family stands with you.

And as these events become more frequent and severe, we must continue to invest in resilient local infrastructure that helps communities prepare, withstand, and recover.

Aujourd’hui, les élus municipaux de tout le Canada ont une pensée pour nos collègues et nos communautés du Cap-Breton, qui font face à des inondations dévastatrices.

Aux maires, aux conseillers municipaux, au personnel municipal, aux secouristes et à tous ceux qui font face à une situation extrêmement difficile : la famille municipale canadienne est à vos côtés.

Et alors que ces événements deviennent de plus en plus fréquents et violents, nous devons continuer à investir dans des infrastructures locales résilientes qui aident les communautés à se préparer, à résister et à se relever.

[Carole Saab 🇨🇦 @carolesaab]

Thinking of everyone dealing with the devastating flooding in Cape Breton today - and of the municipal leaders, staff and emergency responders working around the clock to keep people safe and communities connected.

Sending strength and support to everyone affected. 1/2

[Federation of Canadian Municipalities @FCM_online]

FCM and the Government of Canada are announcing $67.8 million through @GreenMuniFund's Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative to support urban forestry projects that will plant roughly 473,000 trees across Canada.

Trees help communities fight climate change, improve air quality, conserve energy and strengthen local climate resilience.

Learn more: https://t.co/nXt48g9haJ

@NRCan | @rorynisan

[Federation of Canadian Municipalities @FCM_online]

FCM welcomes the federal government’s newly published principles on AI data centre development. These were produced in collaboration with municipal feedback and concerns. We will continue working to ensure the responsible development of this industry in Canadian communities.

https://t.co/vkQoJeAHju

[Federation of Canadian Municipalities @FCM_online]

FCM President @TimTierney participated in today’s announcement of federal principles to guide the responsible development of data centres in Canadian communities with Minister @EvanLSolomon:

“Today’s announcement is an important first step in helping municipalities better understand and assess data centre projects being proposed in their regions. We look forward to continuing to work with the federal government and industry to improve transparency, strengthen accountability and provide municipalities with the resources they need to protect local interests.”

[Carole Saab 🇨🇦 @carolesaab]

Major national investments deliver twice when they strengthen Canadian industry and improve the connections communities rely on.

This is an important step for Canadian workers and suppliers, while renewing essential passenger connections for many rural and remote communities. 🇨🇦

[Federation of Canadian Municipalities @FCM_online]

“Governments…can set ambitious construction targets, but the pipes, treatment plants and other infrastructure needed to service that growth can cost billions of dollars (and) many communities already face substantial repair and replacement issues.”

🗞️ https://t.co/PuWg1Vu3UD

In this detailed article, FCM President @TimTierney points to water and wastewater infrastructure as being at the top of the obstacles municipalities face, noting how housing ambitions more and more  depend on basic infrastructure that is increasingly overloaded while municipalities struggle with ongoing funding challenges.

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[Federation of Canadian Municipalities @FCM_online]

­“The small businesses is what really concerns me the most. They’re going to have great difficulty. We’ve got to make sure [support measures are] catered to exactly the challenges.”

https://t.co/8YV3rTiSP4

As U.S.-Canada trade tensions intensify, FCM President @TimTierney spoke to @MunicipalWorld on municipal priorities amid the new tariffs, the support needed for local businesses, and how communities of all sizes are bracing for impact.

[Federation of Canadian Municipalities @FCM_online]

Canada’s local infrastructure is the foundation to the federal governments’ ambitious, nation-building agenda and strong, healthy communities—but much of it is in dire need of renewal and repair.

FCM is joining industry partner organizations to launch the Canadian Infrastructure Report Card Coalition.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/X4qkG1ve1p