Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Federal Government and FCM Invest Over $1.2 Million to Support Home-Energy Upgrade Programs in Communities Across Ontario

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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These grants will support communities across Ontario in developing home-energy upgrade financing programs that will help households save money while improving comfort and lowering their emissions.

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  • These grants will support communities across Ontario in developing home-energy upgrade financing programs that will help households save money while improving comfort and lowering their emissions.
  • "Empowering Canadian communities to embrace energy efficiency, the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities invest over $1.24 million in the Green Municipal Fund's Community Efficiency Financing initiative.
  • "Home energy-efficiency programs can both help homeowners cut down their greenhouse gas emissions and save money on their energy bills.
  • This is why the collaboration between FCM and the Government of Canada to invest in initiatives such as home energy upgrades in Thunder Bay, Peterborough, Windsor, Aurora, Sault Ste.

Minister Wilkinson Highlights the 2023 Fall Economic Statement and Related Household Energy Affordability Investments

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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In response, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement is focused on today's two key challenges.

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  • In response, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement is focused on today's two key challenges.
  • To do so, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement announces the new Canadian Mortgage Charter, which details the relief that Canadians can expect from their banks if they are in financial difficulty.
  • "Our economic plan is about building a strong economy that works for everyone, and the 2023 Fall Economic Statement is the next phase of our plan.
  • New measures in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement are built upon the government's responsible economic plan, which sees Canada maintain both the lowest deficit- and net debt-to-GDP ratios in the G7.

The Government of Canada and FCM Invest $5 Million to Support Major Renovations to St. Albert's Fountain Park Recreation Centre

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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That's why community-building retrofit projects are getting federal support from the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

Key Points: 
  • That's why community-building retrofit projects are getting federal support from the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
  • The retrofits are expected to modernize the 45-year-old building, which has not seen a major renovation since 1999, to be more energy efficient.
  • These retrofits are funded by the Green Municipal Fund, administered by FCM, through a federal endowment by the Government of Canada.
  • This is why FCM's Green Municipal Fund and the Government of Canada support projects like the Fountain Park Recreation Centre's retrofitting upgrades.

Federal Investments Advance Energy Efficiency for Buildings across British Columbia

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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In the buildings sector, the Government of Canada is supporting innovation to decarbonize homes and other buildings while creating sustainable jobs and enhancing energy efficiency.

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  • In the buildings sector, the Government of Canada is supporting innovation to decarbonize homes and other buildings while creating sustainable jobs and enhancing energy efficiency.
  • Today, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a combined federal investment of over $3 million for partners that are driving innovation for energy efficiency in buildings across British Columbia.
  • $720,000 for the British Columbia Housing Management Commission to support a web-based database, thermalenvelope.ca , to reduce energy use in buildings by accurately calculating and reducing heat waste.
  • Federal funding is provided through the Green Infrastructure – Energy Efficient Buildings Program .

Government of Canada and FCM invest over $6.2 million in Ontario green projects to achieve net-zero targets

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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That's why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are supporting efforts to accelerate a transformation to resilient, net-zero communities.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are supporting efforts to accelerate a transformation to resilient, net-zero communities.
  • The new building will also utilize a rooftop solar photovoltaic system, designed to provide 100 per cent of the building's energy requirements.
  • GMF, administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, is funded through an endowment by the Government of Canada.
  • That work could not be possible without an endowment by the Government of Canada."

FCM and Government of Canada support Innovative Green Transportation Initiatives in Quebec

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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GMF, administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, is funded through an endowment by the Government of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • GMF, administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, is funded through an endowment by the Government of Canada.
  • "The Government of Canada is investing in climate solutions in communities across Quebec, including in decarbonizing the transportation sector and supporting commuters to access sustainable alternatives.
  • "In Canada, the transportation sector accounts for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions and municipalities have influence over half of all emissions.
  • Today's funding to 5 communities in the Laurentians, Outaouais and Montreal regions of Quebec is a positive step in that direction.

Government of Canada and FCM Support Sustainable Affordable Housing Plans in Communities Across Atlantic Canada

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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FOGO ISLAND, NL, Oct. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Sustainable affordable housing solutions in local communities can contribute to both climate action and securing housing for low-income residents.

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  • FOGO ISLAND, NL, Oct. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Sustainable affordable housing solutions in local communities can contribute to both climate action and securing housing for low-income residents.
  • The Municipality of Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, receives $20,000 to develop a plan to provide more affordable and sustainable housing for seniors in its community.
  • "By investing in energy-efficient housing, we are building healthy and sustainable communities in Atlantic Canada.
  • Initiatives like the one we are announcing today support the development of more affordable and energy-saving housing options in Atlantic Canada."

Government of Canada and FCM Invest $13.5 million to Support Home Retrofit Programs in Five Alberta Communities

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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That's why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are working with municipalities to make it easier for people to plan and finance their retrofits.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are working with municipalities to make it easier for people to plan and finance their retrofits.
  • The following communities received funding to develop energy retrofit financing programs for residential properties:
    Strathcona County receives $1,634,500 in grants and $3,899,720 in loans.
  • By collaborating with local communities, Canada is building cleaner, more sustainable and more prosperous communities from coast to coast to coast."
  • Initiatives like the one we are announcing today in five communities in Alberta, the Community Efficiency Financing, are helping us get there."

Government of Canada and FCM Announce $1.8 Million Federal Investment to Improve Water Quality in Quebec

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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They have the ability and responsibility to take action to keep water clean for their residents and to maintain sustainable natural systems.

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  • They have the ability and responsibility to take action to keep water clean for their residents and to maintain sustainable natural systems.
  • This project is expected to improve the water quality of the Chaudière River and across the region.
  • Today's investment supports six projects that improve wastewater treatment and help waterways remain clean and safe for communities across Quebec by deploying innovative technologies and practices.
  • Together, we can improve our wastewater treatment while accelerating our path to net-zero and meeting Canada's climate change goals."

Aurora Strategy Global Adds Four Veterans of Municipal Government to New Practice Group

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Strategy Global is pleased to announce today the addition of four new veteran government officials to the Municipal Practice Group.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Strategy Global is pleased to announce today the addition of four new veteran government officials to the Municipal Practice Group.
  • Aurora President and Chief Advocate Marcel Wieder noted “Local government has a tremendous impact on communities and local economies.
  • We are seeing more clients who want to access municipal government for a wide variety of issues to make life better for their constituents, including procurement, development, safety, transit, infrastructure, and more.
  • They join the existing Aurora team members:
    Chris Collins, practice lead, was the former Minister of Local Government in New Brunswick and has served on Moncton City Council.