LOCATION:
Ottawa, Ontario

DATES:
February 8-11, 2027

 

FCM's Sustainable Communities Conference (SCC) is returning in 2027

Don’t miss Canada’s leading event for municipal changemakers and champions.

Across Canada, municipalities are working every day to make their communities better places to live. SCC is where they come together to build prosperity and resilience from the ground up.  

At SCC 2027, join municipal leaders, community partners and industry experts to explore practical tools, insights and real-world experience that you can apply to local priorities and projects. Whether you represent a large city or a small, rural or remote community, you’ll make connections and find new ideas that you can take back home.  

When municipalities work together and have the support they need, they unlock real results—creating the conditions to thrive and helping build a stronger Canada.

Conference registration opens in the fall of 2026.

Save the date in your calendar on February 8-11, 2027, and subscribe to FCM Connect for updates on the conference. 

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Why attend SCC 2027?

From budget planning to project implementation, SCC offers practical tools, peer learning and adaptable approaches to help municipalities navigate today’s challenges.

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Gain practical tools and insights

  • Hear from Canada’s leading sustainability experts and acclaimed keynote speakers.
  • Enhance your expertise with tools and knowledge from our workshops, training sessions and study tours.
  • Meet experts in-person at our diverse Industry Showcase and leave with ideas you can champion and implement in your municipality.

 

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Make connections and learn from peers

  • Build a valuable network of municipal leaders and changemakers from across the country who are tackling the same challenges you are—and discovering practical solutions along the way.
  
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Explore replicable projects that are making a real difference

  • Become inspired by the winners of FCM’s Sustainable Communities Awards as they present their replicable sustainability projects.
  • Explore key trends in building net-zero communities, in sustainable tools and processes, and in creating change at the local level. 

 

Who will be there?

SCC 2027 brings together municipal staff, elected officials, federal officials and private sector experts to discuss and share best practices for making Canadian communities more environmentally, socially and economically vibrant.

Our 2025 conference was attended by over 550 sustainability leaders from across the country. 

 

When does registration open?

Registration opens in the fall of 2026.

Save the date in your calendar on February 8-11, 2027, and subscribe to FCM Connect for updates on the conference. 

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Have questions about SCC 2027?

We'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions about SCC 2027, please send us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. 


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Delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, GMF manages approximately $2.4B in programs funded by the Government of Canada.