FCM Celebrates 25 Years as a Canadian and World Leader in International Municipal Development

Since 1987, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has been a valued partner in strengthening the effectiveness and focus of Canada's international aid and in delivering concrete results at the municipal level. We are proud of our success, in delivering high-quality international programming through the involvement of Canadian municipal experts in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, with support from the Canadian International Development Agency and member municipalities. Our focus on municipal services, public participation, local governance, gender issues, sustainable local economic development and disaster relief has helped improve the quality of life of citizens in communities around the world.

Throughout 2012, we will recognize the significant contribution our members and partners have made to support local governance, democratic practices, and the provision of essential services in 43 developing countries, and counting.

Find out more about FCM's international municipal development initiatives.

Read International Cooperation Minister Beverley Oda's message of congratulations to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and member municipalities on 25 years of garnering tangible results in international municipal development.