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It's time for all orders of government to build better lives for people, together. It’s time for a new Municipal Growth Framework. #FCM2024AC

Are you curious about the benefits of collaborating on asset management within your municipality or with neighbouring communities? Read our report and watch two videos about how collaboration can help your community: https://fcm.ca/en/resources/mamp/asset-management-insights-municipal-collaboration

What a week we’ve had in Calgary for #FCM2024AC! Our sincere thanks to all delegates, keynote speakers, workshop leads, sponsors, partners, exhibitors and everyone who had a hand in making this conference happen. From housing and infrastructure to the critical need for a new Municipal Growth Framework, we hope you’re leaving the conference feeling inspired and ready to continue moving the needle on these key issues for #CDNMuni across the country – we sure are. See you next year for #FCM2025AC in Ottawa! https://fcm.ca/en/news-media/news-release/redefining-our-future-fcm-annual-conference-and-trade-show-wraps-in-calgary

Informative keynotes, insightful connections and productive conversations filled the day at #FCM2024AC yesterday. What will today have in store? Stay tuned for awards, speeches, welcoming our new President and Board, and an important closing plenary on the pressing issue of harassment of elected officials.

The way we finance municipalities in Canada is stuck in the 19th century. We’re due for an update. It’s time for a new Municipal Growth Framework – for more affordable housing, better transit, parks, complete communities, and a better quality of life for all. #FCM2024AC

Yesterday at #FCM2024AC was filled to the brim with important conversations around the essential need for a new Municipal Growth Framework, and the path forward on that shared goal. Today will bring even more informative sessions, speakers, and conversations. Let’s go!

Thanks to everyone at #FCM2024AC for an amazing first day yesterday filled with informative sessions, impactful connections, and essential conversations around the BCMC table. On the agenda today: opening ceremony, keynote speakers, workshops, and an important plenary focused on the essential need for a new Municipal Growth Framework. Follow along on Twitter/X for live coverage throughout the day!

It’s day one of our Annual Conference and Trade Show, opening under the theme Redefining our future! More than 2,000 elected officials are gathering here in Calgary to strategize a future where #CDNMuni play a pivotal role in shaping a more responsive and forward-thinking Canada. Don’t forget to share your AC experience online using #FCM2024AC and follow along for highlights!

Our 2024 Annual Conference and Trade Show starts TOMORROW at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre! 2,000 municipal leaders are coming together to discuss a better future for our communities and all Canadians. #FCM2024AC

Sound data-based asset management planning can help your municipality save time and money and avoid unforeseen challenges while ensuring delivery of key services to the community. Read our Asset management insights: Planning and decision-making report to learn how: https://fcm.ca/en/resources/mamp/asset-management-insights-planning-and-decision-making

“Being able to chat with colleagues about ways that we can continue to make our communities great is what I enjoy about the conference.” - Mayor Rebecca Alty, City of Yellowknife Only ONE WEEK until local leaders from across the country come together in Calgary for #FCM2024AC. See you there!

Elevate your municipal council discussions on asset management with our new tools. Develop a presentation on how asset management sustains the services your community cares about. Use the Starting the conversation about asset management toolkit to make it happen: https://fcm.ca/en/resources/mamp/tool-starting-the-asset-management-conversation-in-your-municipality Infrastructure Canada - English

Curious how your municipality can foster an effective culture of asset management? Key activities include developing cross-functional teams and attaining resource commitments from senior staff and elected officials. Read our Asset management insights: People and leadership report to learn more: https://fcm.ca/en/resources/mamp/asset-management-insights-people-and-leadership Infrastructure Canada - English

Only a month to go until local leaders from across the country join Jyoti Gondek in the heart of Calgary for FCM’s Annual Conference and Trade Show! Discover what City of Calgary – Your Local Government has to offer while you connect with peers, engage with experts and uncover new opportunities for your community at #FCM2024AC. ➡️ fcm.ca/ac

FCM’s Municipal Trailblazer initiative spotlights exceptional leaders, professionals and individuals who are making outstanding contributions to Canadian communities. President Scott Pearce shouts out recent Trailblazers we’ve recognized: 💫 Christine Vigneault of Vaughan 💫 Tony Keats of Dover 💫 Sherry Bondy of Essex 💫 Christine Mitton of Laval 💫 Amanda Ferraro of Uxbridge 💫 Brian Peach of Portugal Cove - St. Philipps 💫 Martin Davis of Tahsis 💫 Marc Morin of Plessisville Know an extraordinary #CDNMuni leader? Nomination them today: fcm.ca/trailblazer

Check out our Asset Management insights: Policy and governance report. You’ll find statistics and stories from Canadian municipalities who are improving their decision-making on infrastructure. https://fcm.ca/en/resources/mamp/asset-management-insights-policy-and-governance Infrastructure Canada - English

Interested in learning about the most effective strategies for building climate resilience in your municipality? We created tools to help you consider ongoing changes to climate, asset conditions and service demands. Learn more: https://fcm.ca/en/resources/mamp/tools-operations-and-maintenance-climate-resilience Infrastructure Canada - English

Resilient communities integrate climate considerations into every part of their daily activities. Learn strategies to improve your community’s climate resilience through your existing assets and programs. Check out our handbook, worksheet and factsheets: https://fcm.ca/en/resources/mamp/tools-operations-and-maintenance-climate-resilience

#CDNMuni are where the economic and human costs of climate change hit the hardest – they're also where you’ll find some of Canada’s most innovative green solutions. FCM believes that we can build a greener and more prosperous Canada – one community at a time. Let’s work across orders of govt to ensure communities have the support needed to protect Canadians against the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events.

Discover strategies and tools to manage climate impacts on municipal assets and levels of service. Read our new handbook and factsheets and complete the worksheet. You’ll find support to help you get started and identify low-carbon climate resilience opportunities by asset type. More: https://fcm.ca/en/resources/mamp/tools-operations-and-maintenance-climate-resilience Infrastructure Canada - English