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Natural assets

More information on the natural assets category of the 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards.

March 22, 2024

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Climate adaptation

More information on the climate adaptation category of the 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards.

March 22, 2024

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Climate Adaptation

Factsheet: Advancing government-to-Nation relationships

Building meaningful relationships between municipalities and First Nation communities can contribute to Reconciliation, enhance the well-being and economic health of communities, and lead to more equitable approaches to governance. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada defines Reconcili…

October 2, 2024

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Asset management

Asset management resource library

Are you searching for best in class Asset Management (AM) resources for municipalities? Check out our curated collection of links to guides, case studies, templates and more, all aimed at helping you implement good asset management practices.The library is organized by common asset management topic…

October 28, 2018

General Content

SCC 2025: Exhibitors corner

The Exhibitor's Corner is your comprehensive guide to assist you in making the necessary arrangements for your exhibit at FCM's 2025 Sustainable Communities Conference to be held in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on February 10 – 13 (Industry Showcase dates).Please make note of your Exhibitor Deadline…

December 2, 2024

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GMF’s approach to sustainable investing

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July 3, 2024

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GMF Five-Year Review and Performance Audit results

Every five years, FCM engages a third-party to conduct both a Review and a Performance Audit of the Green Municipal Fund (GMF). This assessment covers the work occurring April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2024. Ernst & Young conducted the work and provided the two final reports in January 2025.FCM…

March 6, 2025

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Other renewable community energy systems

Pilot: Net-Zero Transformation

What we fundWe fund pilot projects that evaluate innovative GHG reduction solutions in real-world conditions. To be eligible, your pilot must lead to quantifiable GHG reductions. Using verifiable evaluation processes, you will need to assess the GHG benefits that were achieved as part of your pilot…

October 31, 2023

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Climate Adaptation

Factsheet: Why equity matters in municipal climate adaptation

The impacts of climate change are experienced differently within and across communities. This web-based factsheet is intended to demystify what is meant by “equitable climate adaptation.” It outlines important terminology, explains why equity matters and discusses why a multi-solving approach that …

October 4, 2024

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Home energy and resilience upgrades

Creating inclusive energy retrofit programs

About this guideThe Integrating Equity Principles Within Community Efficiency Financing Programs: A Guide for Canadian Municipalities and Partners is designed to help municipalities create home energy retrofit financing programs that work for everyone. Developed as part of the Green Municipal Fund'…

March 7, 2025

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