FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES (FCM)
Registration:
13
of
19
(2003-04-09
to
2003-10-21)
Subject Matter: Retrospective:
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MUNICIPAL FINANCE - ORGANIZATION OF A NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON MUNICIPAL FINANCE, TO STUDY WAYS TO IMPROVE THE FINANCING OF CANADIAN CITIES.WORLD TRADE NEGOTIATIONS - MONITORING TRADE NEGOTIATIONS AND LIAISING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE TO ENSURE CONSULTATION WITH THE MUNICIPAL SECTOR. PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES - WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES CANADA TO RESOLVE DIFFICULTIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION/APPLICATION OF THE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES ACT.MISCELLANEOUS MUNICIPAL FINANCE MATTERS CONCERNING APPLICATION OF TAXES AND OTHER POLICIES ON MUNICIPALITIES. CONTINUE TO SECURE SUPPORT FOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY DEFENCE FUND AND MONITOR RELATED CASES. CONTINUE PURSUIT OF DEDICATED FUEL TAX AND FUNDING FOR SMALL AIRPORTS. PROVIDE INPUT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF RAILWAY SAFETY ACT PROVISIONS. MONITOR COMPETITIVE ACCESS DEVELOPMENTS. RACE RELATIONS-CONTINUE TO WORK WITH CANADIAN HERITAGE OFFICIALS ON HATE ACTIVITY POLICY AND ORGANIZING A NATIONAL ROUNDTABLE OF MUNICIPAL RACE RELATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEES. ON-GOING CONSULTATIONS WITH DFAIT AND CANADIAN HERITAGE REGARDING UN-WCAR CONFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA. STRENGTHENED TIES CREATED BETWEEN THE METROPOLIS PROJECT AND FCM FOR FUTURE COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION SHARING. COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION - CONTINUE TO WORK WITH CORRECTIONS SERVICES CANADA AND NATIONAL PAROLE BOARD ON JOINT NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR CRIME PREVENTION. MAINTAINED CONTACT WITH SOLICITOR GENERAL'S OFFICE REGARDING NATIONAL POLICING ISSUES. HAVE BEGUN PHASE II OF MUNICIPAL DRUG STRATEGY AND HEALTH CANADA, THE SOLICITOR GENERAL AND NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION CENTRE ARE INVOLVED WITH ON-GOING CONSULTATION AND COLLABORATION.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATIONS ON THE FARM INCOME CRISIS AND ITS AFFECTS ON RURAL COMMUNITIESPOLICY DEVELOPMENT DEFINING THE PROBLEMS/OPPORTUNITIES WITH HEALTH IN RURAL, NORTHERN AND REMOTE COMMUNITIES
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Subject Matter: Prospective:
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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION- PRESENT TRANSPORT CANADA WITH INFORMATION ABOUT RECENT GOVERNMENT ACTIONS THAT HAVE NEGATIVELY AFFECTED SMALL AIRPORTS; COORDINATE FCM'S SUBMISSION TO INDUSTRY CANADA'S TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA POLICY REVIEW; CONSULT WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS ABOUT URBAN TRANSIT INITIATIVESECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- POLICY AND ASSISTANCE ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER WITH DFAIT, HRDC, INDUSTRY CANADA AND NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA; INNOVATION AND SKILLS AGENDA WITH HRDC AND INDUSTRY CANADA; ARTS/ CULTURE/ TOURISM/ HERITAGE AND BROWNFIELDS WITH CANADIAN HERITAGE AND INDUSTRY CANADARACE RELATIONS-CONTINUE TO WORK WITH CANADIAN HERITAGE OFFICIALS ON HATE ACTIVITY POLICY; STRENGTHENED TIES CREATED BETWEEN THE METROPOLIS PROJECT AND FCM FOR FUTURE COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION SHARING; HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMS AND MULTICULTURALISM PROGRAM WITH CANADIAN HERITAGE; IMMIGRATION, INCLUDING REGIONALIZATION, INTEGRATION AND SETTLEMENT, WITH CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION CANADAMUNICIPAL-ABORIGINAL RELATIONS - CONTINUE LOBBYING FOR RESOURCES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE ABORIGINAL POPULATION OFF-RESERVE; MONITORING NEW LEGISLATION REGARDING FIRST NATIONS; ENSURING MUNICIPAL CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION REGARDING ADDITIONS TO RESERVE; AND ENSURING THE OPERATION OF THE CENTRE FOR MUNICIPAL-ABORIGINAL RELATIONSCOMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION - EVALUATION OF THE MUNICIPAL DRUG STRATEGY PROJECT; EXPANSION OF FCM'S MUNICIPAL DRUG STRATEGY PROJECT; RESEARCH INCREASING POLICING COSTS; RESEARCH ADDITIONAL SECURITY COSTS INCURRED BY MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT POST SEPTEMBER 11TH; ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL TOOLS AND POLICE TRAINING OF COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR YOUTH; PURSUE INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF CRIME (CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT); PROMOTE YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL DECISION MAKING; PROMOTE CHILDREN'S INFRASTRUCTUREFUTURE ROLE OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS - CONTINUE URGING
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