Media Advisory - Big city mayors roll out national plan for stronger, more vibrant downtowns

EDMONTON, AB, June 2, 2026 /CNW/ - As Canada moves to strengthen its economy and attract more investment, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) Big City Mayors' Caucus (BCMC) will present a roadmap to strengthen downtown cores, the economic engines of communities. Facing interconnected pressures, the mayors will outline practical solutions that require coordinated action across governments to build vibrant downtowns and support Canada's long-term prosperity.

Date/Time: Thursday, June 4 at 11 a.m. MT
Location: JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District, 10344 102 St NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Speakers:

• Josh Morgan, FCM's BCMC Chair and Mayor of London, Ont.
• Andrew Knack, Mayor of Edmonton, Alta.
• Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montreal, Que.

Notes for media:

• All times are local.
• The event will be livestreamed on FCM's YouTube channel.
• To attend in person, please contact FCM Media for accreditation.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is the national voice of municipal governments, with over 2,000 members representing more than 90 percent of the Canadian population.

SOURCE Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)

For more information, please contact: FCM Media Relations, [phone], [email protected]