Councillor Rebecca Bligh's headshot

Vancouver Councillor appointed President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

November 7 2024 –

The City of Vancouver is pleased to announce that Councillor Rebecca Bligh has been appointed as the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). 

Since 2018, Councillor Bligh has served as a Director for the FCM, and as a Table Officer and Chair of Governance for the past three years. Since being appointed to the FCM, Councillor Bligh has served on multiple committees including community safety and crime protection, municipal infrastructure and social economic development.

“On behalf of the Vancouver City Council, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Councillor Rebecca Bligh on her appointment as President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities,” says Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim. “Rebecca’s dedication to our community and her unwavering commitment to addressing the critical issues we face make her an outstanding representative for our city at the national level. Her leadership will undoubtedly bring valuable insights and a strong voice for Vancouver and municipalities across Canada. We are proud to have her represent us and look forward to the positive impact she will make in this new role.”

About the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901. Its members include more than 2,100 municipalities of all sizes, from Canada’s cities and rural communities to northern communities and 20 provincial and territorial municipal associations. Together, they represent more than 92 percent of all Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Municipal leaders from across Canada assemble each year to set FCM policy on key issues.

FCM advocates for municipalities to ensure their citizens’ needs are reflected in federal policies and programs. Year after year, FCM’s work benefits every municipal government and taxpayer in Canada, and its programming delivers tools that help municipalities tackle local challenges.

More information is available on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities website .