I’m still thinking about all the powerful conversations and impactful connections I made in Ottawa this spring at #FCM2025AC.
@FCM and @Municipal World have partnered together to reflect on the incredible week in this special edition magazine. Check it out to relive AC!
🆕 Relive key moments, innovative solutions and insightful conversations from FCM’s 2025 Annual Conference and Trade Show in this special Municipal World magazine – available now!
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At #FCM2025AC, FCM launched a new report, The Future of Rural Canada, which lays out a road map to unlocking the full potential of rural communities. Rural Forum Chair Neal Comeau discusses the unique opportunities and challenges faced by these communities.
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City Councillor Rowena Santos is a strong voice for the residents of Brampton and all Canadians through her work at FCM. At #FCM2025AC this spring she connected with Municipal World on priorities from infrastructure, municipal financing and more. #CDNMuni
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At #FCM2025AC this spring, FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus Chair Josh Morgan sat down with Municipal World to discuss issues affecting cities across the country, and how all orders of government can work together to deliver a stronger future for Canadians.
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Rewind to #FCM2025AC with Municipal World’s podcast interview with FCM President @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social, who discusses the important work needed across all orders of government to ensure local and national prosperity. #CDNMuni
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This spring at #FCM2025AC, Municipal World sat down with local leaders like FCM President @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social and others to discuss key issues facing #CDNMuni from coast to coast to coast.
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#CaribooRD #FCM2025AC #BCLocalGov #LocalGov
In Late May of 2025 -- a number of my Cariboo Regional District colleagues attended the 2025 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Convention in Ottawa, ON. More on my personal perspective youtu.be/-tkYjmmsMxM?...
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“He understands the urgency in addressing the sort of projects that need to happen.” - FCM President @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social reflects on PM @mark-carney.bsky.social's early efforts in government, and his recent engagement with #CDNMuni at #FCM2025AC.
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After an insightful plenary session at #FCM2025AC this spring, Mayors @drewdilkens.bsky.social and Donna Reardon had the chance to take part in a discussion at USCM’s Annual Meeting in Tampa earlier today.
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📸 United States Conference of Mayors
Après une séance plénière éclairante au congrès annuel #FCM2025AC ce printemps, le maire @drewdilkens.bsky.social et la mairesse Donna Reardon ont eu l’occasion de participer à une discussion à l’assemblée annuelle de la United States Conference of Mayors, aujourd’hui à Tampa.
FCM’s membership spans 2,000+ municipalities across Canada who face similar issues, priorities and challenges. Our Board of Directors works tirelessly to bring these voices to the federal government.
#CDNMuni #FCM2025AC @crossbordernetwork.bsky.social
Canada has ambitious goals, but they can’t be achieved without fully empowered local governments. It’s time to build—together.
#CDNMuni #FCM2025AC @crossbordernetwork.bsky.social
Listen as VP Valentino discusses rural priorities, how FCM is tackling the moment we face as a country and how standing together is more important now than ever.
#CDNMuni #FCM2025AC @crossbordernetwork.bsky.social
“Great conversations on everything from interprovincial trade, to tariffs, to funding for infrastructure, policing, bail reform… it's been a very successful convention.” – FCM 1st VP and Ottawa City Councillor @timtierney.ca on #FCM2025AC
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FCM is proud to partner with Destination Canada to unlock tourism’s full potential—fueling local economies, creating jobs and supporting long-term planning that aligns with local priorities.
Thanks for joining us in Ottawa for #FCM2025AC!
From housing affordability and infrastructure to public safety and local economic development, municipalities are at the heart of Canada’s most pressing priorities—and they’re a necessary partner in ensuring a resilient country.
#CDNMuni #FCM2025AC @crossbordernetwork.bsky.social
At #FCM2025AC, members elected FCM’s Table Officers and Board of Directors—a group of hard-working municipal leaders ready to carry FCM’s ambitious advocacy agenda through the 2025-2026 year.
New Blog Post: Post-Event Report: 2025 FCM/Federation of Canadian Municipalities Convention from May 29-June 1, 2025. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/06/post... #cariboopoli #cdnpoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #FCM2025AC #FCM2025 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #CaribooRD(Area D)
“Let's get on with building this beautiful country and finally deliver prosperity for all.” - Assembly of First Nations’ National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak at #FCM2025AC.
“We’ve been allies for a long time, and we’ll be allies for a long time moving forward.” - NACo’s Ryan McMahon at #FCM2025AC last week.
Canada cannot meet its ambitious goals on housing and economic resiliency without fully empowered local governments. A National Prosperity Partnership is essential.
Watch the speech here: www.youtube.com/live/MqDRfYv...
#CDNMuni #cdnpoli #FCM2025AC
“[The federal government] is not going to be able to deliver on laudable goals without strong partnerships with every order of government.” - @canadiangreens.bsky.social Leader @elizabethemay.bsky.social at #FCM2025AC.
Listen as President Bligh discusses #FCM2025AC, FCM’s engagement with @mark-carney.bsky.social and the need for a new National Prosperity Partnership with CBC’s Gloria Macarenko. #CDNMuni #cdnpoli
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#CDNMuni #cdnpoli #FCM2025AC
“In this time of crisis where we need to create a more resilient economy and we must empower municipalities to lead the way.” NDP MP @gordjohns.bsky.social at #FCM2025AC.
Modernizing the fiscal framework and removing trade barriers are key to building a more resilient economy across the country.
That’s a wrap for #FCM2025AC!
Our thanks to the 2,500 participants from across the country who made the 2025 Annual Conference and Trade Show a resounding success—from insightful keynote speakers to robust workshop programming and an engaging Trade Show floor.
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#CDNMuni #cdnpoli #FCM2025AC
“At this critical moment of our history, we must get together like never before.” FCM President @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social at #FCM2025AC.
Watch Kingston Councillor Conny Glenn, Torbay Mayor @craigscottnl.bsky.social and Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau as they tell us more about their municipality’s innovative initiative.
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