Federation of Canadian Municipalities

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM, (in French) Fédération canadienne des municipalités) is an advocacy group representing over 2000 Canadian municipalities. It is an organization with no formal power but significant ability to influence debate and policy, as it is a main national lobby group of mayors, councillors and other elected municipal officials. It negotiates with the Government of Canada's departments and agencies on behalf of municipalities, and provides fund administration services for the Government of Canada's departments and agencies.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Fédération canadienne des municipalités
AbbreviationFCM
FormationMarch 18, 1937 (March 18, 1937)
Merger of
  • Union of Canadian Municipalities
  • Dominion Conference of Mayors
TypeLocal government organization
Legal statusNon-profit corporation
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Region served
Canada
Membership
2,035
Official languages
English, French
Key people
  • Vicky-May Hamm, President
  • Bill Karsten, First Vice-President
  • Garth Frizzell, Second Vice-President
  • Yolaine Kirliw, Third Vice-President
  • Jenny Gerbasi, Past President
  • Brock Carlton, Chief Executive Officer
  • Carole Saab, Chief Executive Officer-designate
Websitewww.fcm.ca
Formerly called
Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities
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