Networking with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) involves, periodically as needed, collaborating to raise awareness about issues or best practices which are of mutual interest to FCM and PTSC-Online. These will normally involve emergency management, continuity and critical infrastructure protection programs which involve our Canadian communities.  PTSC-Online and FCM also cooperate in the sue of social media, FCM is represented on the PTSC-Online steering committee by Leanne Holt. 

FCM has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901. With close to 2,000 members, FCM represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction. Members include Canada's largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 21 provincial and territorial municipal associations.

PTSC-Online resources (events calendar, blogs, discussion forums, wiki and open or secure spaces) are available to support FCM in working with emergency management issues.

• MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND MANAGEMENT ...Government Roles Relating to Emergency Preparedness of emergency management and security in a changing riskenvironment.http://www.fcm.ca/Documents/reports/Municipal_Emergency_Preparedness_and_Management_Costs_EN.pdf
• Emergency: roles played by municipal governments in managing emergencies. 2003-2004 operational budgets that went to emergency management  
  http://www.fcm.ca/Documents/reports/Emergency_Municipalities_missing_from_disaster_planning_EN.pdf
• Community Safety and Crime PreventionWe must recognize municipal governments as critical partners in emergency management, disaster mitigation and pandemic planning. FCM Policies. 
  POLICING .. .http://www.fcm.ca/Documents/corporate-resources/policy-statements/2011_Community_Safety_and_Crime_Prevention_Policy%20Statement_EN.pdf
• Dr. Salim Sohan (Red Crossauthorities have with emergency management organizations and community 
  agencies? • Can you list the protocols and guidelines you have in place? Do the ...http://www.fcm.ca/Documents/presentations/2009/AGM2009/Pandemic_Influenza_Planning_EN.pdf
• FCM/Budget'05 ENWhile most municipalities have emergency preparedness plans in place, they 
  lack the financial resources to protect critical infrastructure within their boundaries
  .http://www.fcm.ca/Documents/reports/Consultations_on_Working_Towards_a_National_Strategy_and_Action_Plan_for_Critical_Infrastructure_EN.pdf
• Canada's Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions: Opportunities ...The increasing risk of severe storms, forest fires and floods means that 
  emergency preparedness and response systems must be equipped to deal with 
  these ...http://www.fcm.ca/Documents/reports/Canadas_Regulatory_Framework_for_Air_Emissions_Opportunities_and_Challenges_for_Canadian_Municipalities_EN.pdf
• FCM - Issue Resources3 Jun 2011 ... Emergency Municipalities missing from disaster planning (01/06/2006) ... Municipal Emergency Preparedness and Management Costs ...http://www.fcm.ca/home/issues/policing-and-public-safety/issue-resources.htm
• Partners for Climate ProtectionAs a member of American Public Works, the NAFA Fleet Management 
  Association ... and three Toyota Highlanders (used by emergency management 
  services).http://www.fcm.ca/Documents/case-studies/PCP/Sudburys_hybrid_fleet_program_EN.pdf
• Hans17 Oct 2011 ... management, recreational and emergency management, land use and zoning, 
  transportation, water, and human resources. A communications ...http://fcm.ca/Documents/news/2011/FCMs_Green_Municipal_Fund_supports_the_Municipality_of_Red_Lakes_Sustainable_Community_Plan_EN.pdf
• DMIP 10 Managing Risk FINAL.qxpemergency response plans and coordinated with city, provincial and federal health agencies. Information on emergency response planning can be obtain