Media Advisory - FCM to spotlight nation-building infrastructure priorities ahead of Budget 2025

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 27, 2025 /CNW/ - As part of its Advocacy Days 2025, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) will hold a press conference calling for urgent federal action on infrastructure. With the budget approaching, FCM's elected leadership will show how strong municipal infrastructure powers trade, protects communities from climate extremes, and drives economic growth.

FCM will outline key recommendations to ensure federal infrastructure investments deliver results in communities across Canada.

Date/Time: Thursday, Oct. 30 at 12:00 ET
Location: MacDonald Room, Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON

Speakers:

• Rebecca Bligh, FCM President and City Councillor, City of Vancouver
• Tim Tierney, FCM First Vice-President and City Councillor, City of Ottawa
• Kathy Valentino, FCM Second Vice-President and City Councillor, City of Thompson
• Michelle Boileau, FCM Board Member and Mayor, City of Timmins

Notes for media:

• All times are local.
• The event will be livestreamed on FCM's YouTube channel.
• To attend in person and ask questions, 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 per cent of the Canadian population.

SOURCE Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)

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