Tag: municipalities
FCM board of directors discuss municipal priorities ahead of the federal...
The president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Taneen Rudyk, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the FCM Board of Directors meetings...
CSA Group releases guide to help Canadian municipalities implement community water...
Toronto, ON - Floods and rainstorms comprise a significant portion of weather-related natural disasters that occur each year. There are several factors contributing to...
FCM VP Calls for Modern Financial Relationship with Federal Government
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) first vice president Bill Karsten issued a statement on September 27th following FCM's appearance before the Standing Committee on...
Municipal Water Pricing Report Highlights Challenges, Opportunities
A new report by Canadian Water Network (CWN) highlights the mounting financial pressures facing Canadian water utilities. Balancing the Books: Financial Sustainability for Canadian...
Kitchener Hires Its First Sustainability Officer
Kitchener, Ontario has announced the creation of a sustainability office and the appointment of its first sustainability officer, Claire Bennett, who will begin her...
Municipalities: Province Must Act on Conservation Authority Funding & Transparency
With the passage of Bill 139, Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, in December, the elevated role of provincial Conservation Authorities (CAs)...
Minister Sohi Announces Details of Phase 1 Water Infrastructure Spending
In letters addressed to his provincial counterparts, Minister Amarjeet Sohi has provided the details of the government's Phase 1 infrastructure spending, including allocations under the...
Planning for Uncertainties in Stormwater Management
By Nathanael Couperus and Natalija Fisher
Cities across Canada are looking for solutions to reduce their vulnerabilities to infrastructure deficits, rapid urban growth, and climate...
Saskatoon Invests $11.3M on Water and Sewer Rehabilitation
The City of Saskatoon is investing $11.3 million in water and sewer rehabilitation in order to inspect and maintain manholes and aging systems. During...
Government of B.C. announces funding for small water system
Health Minister Terry Lake today announced $500,000 in funding for the B.C. Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) to help communities address small water systems challenges. The Ministry...
