The president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Karen Leibovici, has appointed Debra Button of FCM's Standing Committee on International Relations as the Vice Chair. The standing committee advises FCM's 75-member Board of Directors on the national issues facing cities and communities.
"I am pleased to have Mayor Button play a key role in our team, and I look forward to working together in the year ahead to advance the interest of local governments," said Leibovici.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the national voice of Canada's municipalities, speaking for almost 2,000 cities and communities representing 90 per cent
of Canada's population. Its national Board is comprised of municipal leaders from across Canada, and meets quarterly to set policy priorities.
FCM's successful advocacy with the federal government has brought significant benefits to Weyburn over the past five years. From the GST refund to the permanent federal gas tax fund, and now the federal government's new, long-term infrastructure plan to build the roads, bridges, water and transportation systems Canada needs to support its families, businesses, and national economy.
