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First round of Canada Healthy Communities Initiative applications announced
Infrastructure Canada in conjunction with Community Foundations of Canada has announced the first round of applications under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. The Initiative supports communities
Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package passed through senate
This morning, the US Senate passed a budget resolution on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, the “American Rescue Plan.” The budget resolution does
UN publishes handbook for asset management and sustainable development
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs released “Managing Infrastructure Assets for Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Local and National Governments” for public
FCM Reopens Call for Municipal Asset Management Program Applications
On January 19, 2021, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced the second phase of the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) application intake. Municipalities can
Justin Trudeau issues supplementary mandate letter to Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released his supplementary mandate letter to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, outlining further responsibilities of the Minister in light
Bringing holiday cheer to our community through LIFE*SPIN
December 22nd, 2020 — The holiday season is the time for generosity and celebration of those in our lives—including those in our communities. During the pandemic,
Open call for BC municipalities: COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
December 2, 2020 — As of December 1, 2020, the government of British Columbia will be accepting applications for the long-awaited COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS).
To Mitigate or Not to Mitigate
Climate change policy strategies, economic growth and financial equity considerations for federal and municipal governments. Stateside, governmental action and large-scale public policy efforts to address
Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals through Asset Management Practices
Local governments are often overlooked in discussions about international initiatives, yet they consistently play a pivotal role in efforts to initiate change. Grassroots movements can
Municipal Revenue Impacts of COVID-19 on Small and Large-Sized Canadian Municipalities
The first months of the COVID-19 pandemic tested municipal practitioners in ways that no level of experience could have prepared them for. In the May-June
How Governments are Embracing Government Budgeting Software for Better Financial Reporting
In Canada, all governments are legislated to produce financial statements that must be audited each year. This is required to reinforce transparency, evaluate the actual
Finding the Right Fit for Asset Management in San Francisco
By Jerad Weiner The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is responsible for the most modally diverse transit system in the country as well as the