EDMONTON, AB, June 4, 2026 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to attend a press conference during the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) Annual Conference and Trade Show, where municipal leaders will launch a new initiative highlighting the essential role of local governments in supporting Canada's defence capacity through critical infrastructure.

Date/Time: Friday, June 5 at 12:00 p.m. MT
Location: D2 Salon, Pedway Level, Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alta.
Speakers:

• Rebecca Bligh, FCM President, Councillor, City of Vancouver, B.C.
• Tim Tierney, FCM First Vice-President, Councillor, City of Ottawa, Ont.
• Will Cole-Hamilton, Councillor, City of Courtenay, B.C.
• Andrew Knack, Mayor of Edmonton, Alta.
• Marianne White, Councillor, Quebec City, Que.

Notes for media:

• All times are local.
• The event will be livestreamed on FCM's YouTube channel.
• To attend in person, please contact FCM Media for accreditation.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is the national voice of municipal governments, with over 2,000 members representing more than 90 percent of the Canadian population.

SOURCE Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)