Brampton Councillor Rowena Santos Re-elected to FCM Board
Brampton Regional Councillor Rowena Santos has been re-elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board for a fifth term, continuing her advocacy for a new municipal growth framework and equitable funding.
Emphasize Federal Collaboration for Housing Affordability and Mental Health Support
Municipal Growth Framework
Committed to ensuring our municipalities have the resources and frameworks needed to thrive, we put in our collective efforts which are focused on modernizing municipal finance and fostering inclusivity, addressing pressing challenges faced by communities across Canada. As Chair of the FCM Municipal Finance, Infrastructure, and Transportation Committee, Santos helped move initiatives to secure additional […]
Harassment of Elected Municipal Officials
A growing number of elected municipal officials are resigning due to harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence. This disproportionately affects women, Black and racialized officials, and 2SLGBTQIA+ representatives. This trend discourages underrepresented groups from entering politics, hindering diversity and healthy democracy. Data says Municipal councils are becoming more diverse, with an increase in women holding elected […]
Enhancing Shelter Supports for Women and Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant concern in Canada, with rates on the rise. While women are disproportionately affected, IPV also impacts men, Indigenous communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Women’s shelters play a critical role in providing support, but they face challenges related to funding and limited accessibility in rural areas. Federal […]
Federal Support for Food Banks
The resolution by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) calling on the federal government to address food insecurity in Canada. Problem Food insecurity is a growing problem in Canada, with a significant increase in food bank usage between 2019 and 2023 (78.5%). This increase is driven by factors like inflation, high housing costs, and stagnant wages. Food banks, which […]
Canada’s Property Tax System is Hindering Municipal Growth
Our property tax system was invented prior to the telephone and has never been upgraded. Its time to make some changes to improve our quality of life.
Local government positions for women becoming more equitable
Canada & FCM Partner to Transform Brampton’s Susan Fennell Sportsplex Into State-Of-The-Art Net Zero Facility
Councillor Santos receives Municipal World 2023 Women of Influence in Local Government Award
Municipal has World announced Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor for Wards 1 and 5 in the City of Brampton, as the 2023 honouree of Municipal World’s Women of Influence in Local Government Award.
