Fredericton, NB
Don’t miss Canada’s leading event for local sustainability changemakers and champions
FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference (SCC) brings together municipal sustainability practitioners and local leaders from across the country to learn from each other and share actionable solutions towards a more resilient and sustainable future. You’ll discover proven best practices in local sustainability, affordable housing and climate adaptation centered around Reconciliation and Anti Racism, Equity and Inclusion.
Reduced rates available
A limited number of registrations are available at a lower price for:
- Members of small, rural, northern and Indigenous communities
- Students
Focus of SCC 2025 |
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Speakers
Hear from leading sustainability experts and thought leaders in Canada. Our speakers for SCC 2025 include:
Tanya Talaga
(keynote speaker)
Award-winning journalist and author, Seven Fallen Feathers
Laura Lynch
(keynote speaker)
Award-winning journalist and host of CBC’s What On Earth
Alan De Sousa
(co-chair, SCC 2025)
Mayor of Saint-Laurent, Quebec, and Chair of the Green Municipal Fund Council
Gabrielle Blatz
(co-chair, SCC 2025)
Councillor, City of Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Skylar Franke
Councillor, Ward 11, City of London, Ontario
Abhi Kantamneni
Director, Action Research, Efficiency Canada
Megan Leslie
President and CEO, World Wildlife Fund-Canada
Carole Saab
Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Joanna Eyquem
Managing Director, Climate-Resilient Infrastructure, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation
Focus of SCC 2025
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Build connections Connect with peers and local leaders from communities that are facing similar challenges to yours. Build a network to enhance joint action for sustainable change at the local level. | 
Future-proof your community Increase your strategic decision-making skills by learning from the experiences of others and exploring proven best practices in local sustainability, affordable housing and climate adaptation that centers around Reconciliation and Anti Racism, Equity and Inclusion. | 
Embrace solutions that work Gain the right tools to help you convert ideas into reality and fast-track sustainable change in your community. |
Why attend SCC 2025?
Whether you have a project in development or are just beginning to plan a sustainability initiative in your community, SCC 2025’s program will bring fresh insights to your sustainability challenges with tailored content for Canadian municipalities.
You’ll have the chance to:
- Hear from leading sustainability experts, acclaimed keynote speakers and thought leaders
- Explore key trends in building net-zero communities, in sustainable tools and processes, and in advocating for change at the local level
- Build a valuable network of sustainability champions across the country
- Enhance your expertise with tools and knowledge from our workshops, training sessions and study tours
- Celebrate award-winning sustainability solutions
- Meet experts in-person at our diverse Industry Showcase and leave with actionable solutions to your sustainability challenges
- Discover New Brunswick’s capital city and its built heritage, local culinary delights and riverside beauty
Schedule
From inspiring speakers and expert panel discussions to interactive workshops and a variety of networking opportunities, the SCC 2025 schedule has something for everyone.
See the full schedule on our Program page.
All events and session times are displayed in Atlantic Time (AT).
Schedule is subject to change without notice.
- Tuesday, February 11
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pre-conference trainings and study tours 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Industry Showcase 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Opening ceremony 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Keynote address by Tanya Talaga, Award-winning journalist and author, Seven Fallen Feathers 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Coffee break 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Concurrent workshops 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sustainable Community Awards ceremony 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Opening reception - Wednesday, February 12
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Industry Showcase 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Welcome and daily update 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Panel: No one left behind – Collaborative climate solutions for inclusive action 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Coffee break 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Concurrent workshops 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Concurrent workshops 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Coffee break 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Panel: A new era of climate action – Economic opportunity, job creation and cost savings at the forefront of action 4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. End of day recap and reflection 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Social: East Coast Kitchen Party, Boyce Farmers Market - Thursday, February 13
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Industry Showcase 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Welcome and daily update 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Panel: Risk and resilience 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Coffee break 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Concurrent workshops 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Closing keynote by Laura Lynch, award-winning journalist, CBC's What On Earth 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closing ceremony 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Social tours
More information on SCC2025
Who will be there?
SCC 2025 brings together municipal staff, elected officials, federal delegates, and private sector experts to discuss and share best practices for making Canadian communities more environmentally, socially and economically vibrant.
Our 2023 conference was attended by over 500 sustainability leaders from across the country.
Industry Showcase: Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities
Our Industry Showcase brings together leading experts and innovative private sector partners to demonstrate high performing environmental solutions. Conference attendees can meet experts in-person and leave with sustainability ideas that can be implemented right away in their communities.
Exhibitors can connect with municipalities from across Canada, increase awareness and take advantage of multiple networking opportunities to showcase their product, service or initiative.
To learn more about our Industry Showcase, please contact us.
Plan your trip
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Have questions about SCC 2025?
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