LOCATION:
The Westin Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
DATES:
February 8-11, 2027
Register for FCM's Sustainable Communities Conference 2027
At the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Sustainable Communities Conference (SCC), discover how municipalities are creating the conditions for prosperity—including by providing climate-resilient infrastructure, reliable local energy systems, affordability and protection from extreme weather.
Join hundreds of local leaders and sustainability experts from across Canada at SCC, taking place in Ottawa, Ontario, on February 8-11, 2027.
Media outlets who wish to participate in the conference must contact FCM’s Media team.
For any questions, please contact FCM’s registration desk.
SCC’s registration is sponsored by Co-operators & Addenda Capital.

Important note
You will register using a form hosted on a secure third-party website. After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. The confirmation email provides access to your delegate portal, where you will be able to go back and edit your registration and add a companion (this email also contains a registration barcode needed to access your conference badge).
As a full conference participant, you get access to:
- all sessions, workshops and plenaries
- the Industry Showcase and Indigenous Market
- daily breakfasts, refreshments and lunches
- all evening receptions
- other networking opportunities
- the event app
Participation in training sessions and study tours must be purchased in advance (more information below).
Registration fees
Registration type | Early Bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
FCM MEMBER | ||
A discount rate is available to Indigenous communities and to rural, remote and/or small communities (population under 10,000). Contact registration team to inquire and get your discount access code. | $885 | $1,100 |
| $600 | |
| $1,100 | $1,300 |
$50 discount per attendee when 3 or more representatives from the same municipality register. Rate available to municipalities only. Contact registration to inquire. | $835 | $1,050 |
All young professionals must be born after December 31, 1990. | $600 | |
Must purchase this add-on to participate in a training session or study tour (see schedule). Available to full conference delegates only. | $55/activity | |
NON-MEMBER OF FCM | ||
A discount rate is available to Indigenous communities and to rural, remote and/or small communities (population under 10,000). Contact registration team to inquire and get your discount access code. | $1,100 | $1,300 |
| $1,100 | $1,300 |
| $1,100 | $1,300 |
| $600 | |
| $1,100 | $1,300 |
All students must be full-time students and show proper proof of current enrollment (student ID) before they register. Contact registration team to provide proof and get your discount access code. | $275 | |
All young professionals must be born after December 31, 1990. | $600 | |
Must purchase this add-on to participate in a training session or study tour (see schedule). Available to full conference delegates only. | $55/activity | |
Important note for international participants
FCM does not provide invitation letters.
Study tour and training session registration
Registration for study tours and training sessions is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To attend study tours and training sessions, be sure to purchase the specific add-on.
Group registration and discounts
A group rate is available to FCM-member municipalities only, for 3 or more attendees being registered at the same time. Please contact the registration desk prior to starting your registration, to receive a personalized code.
A discount rate is available to Indigenous communities and to rural, remote and/or small communities (population under 10,000). Please contact the registration desk prior to starting your registration to confirm eligibility and receive a personalized discount code.
Registered delegate’s rights and privileges
A confirmed registration entitles the registered delegate to all the rights and privileges associated with attendance to the Conference as described on the Conference website.
The rights and privileges are granted personally to the registered delegate and cannot be shared with other individuals, nor can another delegate be substituted after the start of the conference. Delegates may substitute another person from their organization to attend in their place up to 24 hours before the start of the conference. To substitute a new named delegate for a registered delegate, please send FCM an email to request a substitution. If a registered delegate is unable to find a substitute to take his or her place, the cancellation policy applies.
Early-bird registration
Early-bird registration ends December 17, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
Payments
Registration fees must be paid in full by credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express) at the time of registration.
Carbon offset fees
In keeping with FCM’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its events, all registrations automatically include an optional carbon offset fee to offset greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from air travel to the conference. The fee is calculated based on a return flight from the most populous city in your province to Ottawa. 100% of this fee will be paid to Carbonzero and invested in a Canadian project that permanently retires GHG emissions. The fee is optional and should you wish to opt out, simply remove the check mark from your selections during the registration process. You will also be able to remove it by editing your selections before completing the payment.
Registration confirmation
An email confirmation will be sent once registration has been completed and fully paid online. From your attendee profile, you will be able to register a companion and print a copy of your registration invoice.
Cancellation policy
If you need to cancel your registration for the Conference, you must do so in writing by sending us an email. Cancellation requests will NOT be accepted by any other means. Cancellation fees will be applied to conference registration, passes and add-ons.
Refund schedule and policy
The amount of your refund will depend on when we receive your notice of cancellation. Please consult this schedule for refund amounts:
| Notice of cancellation received | Refund |
|---|---|
| By December 17, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET) | 100% |
| Between December 18, 2026, and January 14, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) | 50% |
| On or after January 15, 2027 | No Refund |
For cancellations received before January 14, refunds will be credited to you on the original credit card used for payment. The following information will appear on the credit card statement once the refund is completed: FCM-FED CND MUN.
After January 15, 2027, refunds will be considered for medical or personal emergencies only. Please send us an email to request a refund due to an emergency. For medical emergencies, you must attach a letter from your doctor. The deadline to submit these requests is February 25, 2027.
We do not issue a refund or credit for portions of the conference which you did not attend. Delegates who do not attend meals or social events included in the registration fee will not receive a refund equivalent to the cost of the event, even if they were not in attendance for this portion of the conference.
Please read our Terms and Conditions.
For any questions, please contact FCM’s registration desk or call 613-907-6317.
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