Its activities aim at leveraging the expertise and technological solutions in each government to improve services to the public and avoid duplicate efforts. Government On-Line Services catalogue with Official Canadian Government Resources. The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association will provide leadership in advocating local government interests to the provincial government and other organizations, and will provide services that address the needs of its membership. To ensure effective, credible relations with member municipalities, the provincial government and other organizations. To offer programs and services in response to membership needs.
Municipal government is the first order of government and the cornerstone of Canadian democracy.
It is a key force behind economic growth and a primary public agent supporting Canada's quality of life. FCM supports these attributes by providing a national forum to share knowledge, expertise and innovation. A rich source of information, this national network underscores Canadian identity, diversity and resourcefulness. FCM harnesses municipal capacity by bringing community leaders together to the national stage to speak with a united voice which insists municipal interests be respected in the formulation of national policy. Municipal World is the oldest continuously published monthly municipal magazine in the world.