Why Does Alberta Need FCM?

Why Does Alberta Need FCM?

From Municipal Affairs by Cross Border Network

June 1, 2026 · 51 min · Season 5 · Episode 65

About this episode

The episode explores the role and value of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in Alberta.

For more than 125 years, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities — better known as FCM — has been the national voice of local government in Canada. Since 1901, municipalities from coast to coast to coast have come together through this organization to advocate for stronger communities, better infrastructure, and federal policies that reflect the realities Canadians experience at the local level. Today, FCM represents nearly 2,000 municipalities and 20 provincial and territorial municipal associations, speaking on behalf of more than 90 percent of Canadians. From major urban centres to rural towns and northern communities, municipal leaders gather each year to share ideas, set priorities, and tackle the challenges shaping communities across the country. This year, that national conversation comes to Edmonton. Today, we wanted to better understand what FCM means in an Alberta context. What value does the organization provide to Alberta municipalities? Are municipalities stronger when they work together through a national organization? And do communities see a meaningful return on their investment in FCM membership and participation? To explore those questions, we’re joined by…

People in this episode

Guests: Robin Kurpjuweit, Robert Parks, Mike Yargeau

Topics covered

  • municipal government
  • Alberta municipalities
  • FCM
  • community advocacy
  • local infrastructure

Keywords

  • FCM
  • Alberta
  • municipalities
  • local government
  • community advocacy
  • infrastructure
  • Edmonton

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Places: Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

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