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Resource Climate Adaptation Climate Adaptation

Tip sheet: Start building council momentum for climate adaptation

Having the support of your council is crucial for the success of climate adaptation initiatives. When council is committed and policies are in place, there is a clear directive and approach for carrying out climate adaptation efforts. This helps make sure climate adaptation remains a priority and i…

September 16, 2025

Resource Climate Adaptation Climate Adaptation

Tip sheet: Start putting your climate adaptation plan into action

Having a climate adaptation plan is an important step toward building community climate resilience. But planning is just the beginning. While every municipality is different, there is a real risk that the challenges they face result in climate adaptation plans sitting on shelves gathering dust. Com…

September 17, 2025

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Annual Report: Green Municipal Fund 2024-2025

For 25 years, FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) has helped local governments deliver projects that are both economically and environmentally sustainable, proving that investing in sustainability delivers real value for Canadians, helps communities thrive and strengthens Canada as a whole.  Than…

September 18, 2025

Funding Municipal buildings

Capital project: Green Buildings Pathway retrofit

Apply for funding for multi-measure, long-term projects that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions over time—modernizing your community buildings, lowering operating costs and freeing up resources for essential services. These retrofits will contribute to a Green Buildings Pathway while en…

March 23, 2021

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Resource Climate Adaptation Climate Adaptation

Tip sheet: Start tracking and evaluating your climate adaptation efforts

Developing and beginning to implement a climate adaptation plan marks the start of a long-term effort. Tracking your municipality’s progress is key to maintaining momentum, securing funds, building internal and public support and ensuring your efforts are making the intended impacts.Monitoring, rep…

September 19, 2025

Resource Climate Adaptation Climate Adaptation

Tip sheet: Start involving diverse voices in municipal climate adaptation

People with different perspectives and experiences provide valuable unique insights on climate impacts as well as the actions to address them. However, some people have been excluded from participating and/or may face barriers to participating. As a result, their perspectives are not included and t…

September 29, 2025

Case Study Home energy and resilience upgrades Home energy and resilience upgrades

How one Saskatoon family transformed their home with energy upgrades

When Adam Zulkoskey and his family moved into their Saskatoon home in 2021, they weren’t just looking for a new place to live—they were looking for a home they could transform. “From the beginning, we wanted something that would let us invest in solar,” Adam recalls. The south-facing garage roof an…

October 6, 2025

Case Study Home energy and resilience upgrades Home energy and resilience upgrades

From upgrades to peace of mind: One rural family’s path to efficiency

When Christina Lycan and her family moved just outside Truro, Nova Scotia, in 2021, they were looking for more space to grow—but with a larger home came higher energy bills. “We knew our power costs were going to go up,” Christina says. “So we started looking into how we could offset that and do it…

October 6, 2025

Case Study Home energy and resilience upgrades Home energy and resilience upgrades

From oil to efficiency: One Saanich homeowner’s path to cleaner heating

When Purnima Govindarajulu received a flyer from the District of Saanich, British Columbia, tucked into her utility bill, she almost dismissed it. “It talked about a pilot program offering financing for energy upgrades,” she recalls. “At first, I wasn’t sure if it was relevant. But it came at just …

October 6, 2025

Case Study Home energy and resilience upgrades Home energy and resilience upgrades

Calgary homeowner turns to solar to power her home and future

When Zeynin Juma and her husband bought their bungalow in southwest Calgary in 2021, they knew it was the right fit for their family’s future. Nestled in a quiet crescent, the 1958 home offered space, privacy, and even the occasional deer in the yard. But moving in also came with new needs: a major…

October 6, 2025