Federation of Canadian Municipalities to release Quality of Life Theme Report: Dynamic Societies and Social Change

OTTAWA, Feb 1 - The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) will release the next theme report in its Quality of Life Reporting System (QOLRS) series on Feb. 2 at 11:00 a.m. (all times Eastern).

The report, “Dynamic Societies and Social Change,” will be posted on the FCM website (www.fcm.ca) at 11:00 a.m.

A conference call to brief news media will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Councillor Brenda Hogg, Chair of FCM's Quality of Life Technical Team, consultant Michel Frojmovic and FCM staff will respond to questions.

WHAT:            Release of FCM’s Quality of Life Reporting System Theme Report 2 -- Dynamic Societies and Social Change

WHEN:            Release: Feb 2, 2005, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time

Technical briefing via conference call: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Eastern time

HOW:              To participate in the briefing, call 1-877-323-2003 (in Toronto 416-695 7840), enter pass code 533860 (pound key) and follow the prompts. Dial (star key) 0 for assistance.

                        NOTE: Please do not call in and put the line on hold. If you leave the call, please terminate the connection.

 For more information: Michael Hammond, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, (613) 241-5221, ext. 231, or the FCM media line (613) 720-0545. 

For information on FCM’s Quality of Life Reporting System, see FCM’s website (www.fcm.ca) under Quality of Life.