Municipalities are the backbone of the Canadian economy and the engine that drives growth, productivity and jobs. Repercussions of a trade war will be felt by every Canadian and every community, in every corner of the country. #CDNMuni are a crucial part of Team Canada’s response. FCM representatives will be joining Ontario Premier Doug Ford in Washington, D.C., February 11-12, alongside the Council of the Federation delegation. Through FCM, municipalities will be included in any discussions about tariffs, retaliation measures, or direct support from federal and provincial governments. More: #cdnpoli

RT @carolesaab: Economic resilience isn’t built in isolation. It takes an all-in, all-sectors, all-governments approach. That’s why today,…

Today in Toronto, FCM CEO @carolesaab joined Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau and leaders from across sectors at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit. Canada’s communities power the economy and municipal realities must remain central to a Team Canada approach to the economic challenges we will face together. #CDNMuni #cdnpoli

“To all our members of every size – from small communities in rural Alberta to small fishing villages on the Atlantic coast, every big city, and every size in between – FCM is behind you.” – @rebeccaleebligh 🎧 FCM President Bligh and Border Mayors Alliance Chair & Mayor of Windsor @drewdilkens discuss municipal response and the impact of a trade war would have on #CDNMuni. @CrossBorderPod #cdnpoli

#CDNMuni are essential partners in Canada’s response to potential U.S. tariffs. 🗞️ FCM CEO @carolesaab is in Toronto today meeting with other industry and sector leaders at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit, ensuring the municipal perspective remains central to national conversations around tariffs, retaliation measures and direct support from federal and provincial governments. #cdnpoli

RT @carolesaab: Today, I’m joining leaders from across sectors at the Prime Minister’s Economic Summit on behalf of FCM members focused on…

RT @JustinTrudeau: These big city mayors are an invaluable part of Team Canada.   They’ve built key cross-border relationships with America…

RT @carolesaab: “Our message for Canadians is that we have your back. We know the concerns. We hear your voice. We will partner w/ the prov…

RT @_MarkSutcliffe: Today I welcomed the mayors of Canada’s largest cities to Ottawa for meetings with the Prime Minister and cabinet minis…

Big city mayors are united for their residents and all Canadians in the face of current national challenges. FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus had a full day meeting with federal decision makers, strategizing on municipal response to the U.S. tariff war, and preparing for this year’s federal election. With key issues of housing affordability, homelessness, infrastructure, public safety and the fiscal framework within which #CDNMuni must work laying the foundation of FCM’s advocacy this year, this group of leaders will keep working tirelessly to make life easier for their residents and all Canadians. #CDNMuni #cdnpoli

Our thanks to Minister @melaniejoly for joining the Big City Mayors’ Caucus this afternoon. The municipal sector plays vital role in a Team Canada approach to the U.S. tariff threats and must be consulted on any national discussions on retaliation measures or direct support from federal or provincial governments. #CDNMuni #cdnpoli

Municipalities of all sizes are on the frontlines of the devastating impact that U.S. tariffs could have on Canadian communities and businesses. FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus brought this message directly to PM @JustinTrudeau this afternoon. 🇨🇦 Thank you, Prime Minister, for your commitment to the municipal perspective at this critical time for Canada. #CDNMuni #cdnpoli

RT @patrickbrownont: Today, I joined fellow mayors for @FCM_online Big City Mayors’ Caucus in Ottawa, where, among many topics, we discusse…

RT @drewdilkens: Today, I joined fellow mayors for @FCM_online Big City Mayors’ Caucus in Ottawa, where, among many topics, we discussed th…

RT @MayorMorgan: U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods may have been delayed, but the threat remains real and continues to harm our economy. I’m…

Through the current economic and political challenges that we’re facing as a country, the ongoing housing and homelessness crises remain squarely in focus for Canada’s largest cities. Our thanks to the Minister for Housing, Infrastructure and Communities @beynate for joining the Big City Mayors’ Caucus this morning to discuss these shared priorities. #CDNMuni #cdnpoli

RT @TimTierney: In preparation for municipal representatives from @FCM_online, BCMC to join @fordnation and the @leagueofcities in Washingt…

RT @cityofmarkham: Canada's Big City Mayors' Caucus is meeting today to discuss shared priorities of housing and infrastructure, as well as…

FCM will be sending representatives to accompany Premier @fordnation in Washington DC on February 11‒12 alongside the Council of the federation to meet with U.S. counterparts and defend the interests of Canadians.

U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods may have been delayed, but the threat remains real and continues to harm our economy. Today in Ottawa, members of FCM's Big City Mayors' Caucus highlighted some critical actions #CDNMuni are taking to help protect their communities.