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FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference

In Ottawa, Ontario, on February 8-11, 2027, FCM's Sustainable Communities Conference is Canada’s leading event for local sustainability changemakers and champions.

May 30, 2024

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Case Study Municipal fleet electrification Municipal fleet electrification

Case study: Canada’s first electric community waste-collection truck hits the road

SummaryUniversity Endowment Lands (UEL) has made history by being the first Canadian community to put an electric waste-collection truck on the road.  After doing some homework and getting community buy-in, UEL added a Mack Electric Automated Side Loader with a 264-kWh battery to its fleet. Th…

September 21, 2026

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Help us improve the Municipal Climate Communication Toolkit

What we’re testing and what feedback helpsRead this before you start.What this toolkit isThe Municipal Climate Communication Toolkit is a practical resource for municipal staff and elected officials in rural, remote, small and medium communities. It’s meant to help municipal staff and elected offic…

September 17, 2026

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Municipal Climate Communication Toolkit feedback form

The Municipal Climate Communication Toolkit is a practical resource for municipal staff and elected officials in rural, remote, small and medium communities. It is designed to help them communicate local climate action clearly, honestly and in a way that builds public trust.What it’s built onEvery …

September 15, 2026

Resource Climate Adaptation Climate Adaptation

Climate resilience training from GMF Partners

Are you looking for training to enhance your community’s climate adaptation strategies and knowledge? You could benefit from participating in a series of climate resilience-focused workshops, webinar or learning opportunity led by GMF Partners. Below is a list of events designed to equip local gove…

February 6, 2025

Funding Climate Adaptation

Climate-Ready Plans and Processes

What we fundWe fund projects that enhance long-term climate resilience in communities equitably and inclusively, at any stage of their climate journey—whether they are starting out or need help advancing their plans. This funding is intended to support communities adapt for the impacts of climate c…

October 4, 2024

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Case Study Municipal buildings Municipal buildings

Case study: Retrofitting three community facilities for shared heating

SummaryThis case study from Abbotsford, B.C., demonstrates how a heat recovery system can boost energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by sharing heat among three facilities within one recreation complex. This innovative approach will lead to significant operational cost saving…

March 4, 2025

Event Climate change adaptation

Webinar: Financing adaptation: Move your projects beyond traditional funding

Grants are an important tool for municipal climate adaptation, but they aren’t the only way to move critical projects forward. When budgets or funding cycles don’t align with local adaptation needs, other financing options may offer another path forward.Join this introductory session to explore non…

October 29, 2026

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