How many court cases now and at what cost to the Alberta taxpayer?

One week demands for the federal govt to do something, the next threats to sue them for doing so

CBC News : Alberta premier says she's prepared to take Ottawa to court over housing deals cbc.ca/news/politics/…

INITIAL REACTION | FCM welcomes the federal government’s latest initiative to support housing for Canadians and protect our most vulnerable.

Canada’s Housing Plan, announced today, shows a comprehensive and serious plan to respond to Canada’s housing crisis.

In particular, the…

Many things to love in today’s announcement from Justin Trudeau Sean Fraser Chrystia Freeland

But this teaser on Public Lands is potentially monumental.

All govts are sitting on massive tracts of land.

And we can build at 1/3rd the cost on these properties.

At scale.
#cdnpoli

Results and feedback from the Ward 12 Rezoning for Housing survey are in. I have compiled and presented the findings here: evanspencer.ca/rezoning_surve…
As I sit with this feedback and continue to prepare for April 22nd here are my commitments to Ward 12:

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Today the UCP basically said they'd rather let Alberta's cities wither on the vine than receive federal funding.

There's cutting off your nose to spite your face and then there's sewing your mouth shut, plucking out your eyes, and stuffing cotton wool in your ears.

A year after unveiling its emissions reduction plan, Alberta has released no details on how it will reach net-zero by 2050. Nor has it completed sector assessments, established promised consultation groups, examined⬇️oil sands emissions cap theglobeandmail.com/business/artic… #ableg #cdnpoli

Albertans are tired and frustrated with all the inter-jurisdictional squabbling between the provincial and federal governments at a time when communities are facing numerous serious issues – things like inadequate local infrastructure funding, a shortage of affordable housing,…

We hope consultations on the regulations with the provincial government stemming from this legislation will be sincere and meaningful. Our members – 265 municipalities of all sizes and locations across Alberta – are desperate to work with the province on matters that affect them,…

Official statement from ABmunis President Tyler Gandam on Bill 18:

Alberta Municipalities was surprised and disappointed yesterday when the provincial government introduced legislation – Bill 18 – that will restrict or limit municipal-federal agreements and may alter some existing…

Danielle Smith punches at Ottawa again, and this time gets screams of pain.
They're from mayors, academics and others caught in her gatekeeping proposal.
New by me:
cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…

Great read.

Given the broad scope of the orgs impacted by this legislation, I do wonder, why weren’t the Ministers for Advanced Education and Red Tape Reduction also at the press conference yesterday?

In the wake of a worsening housing shortage, University of Calgary students are facing housing insecurity, with some resorting to living in their cars. 

An article from Calgary Herald highlights the urgent necessity for affordable housing solutions.

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It appears the province is going to lean into controlling municipalities instead of working together as partners. That’s disappointing, especially since the provincial government wants to be treated as a partner by the federal government. #ableg #abpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…

The United States welcomes today’s release of Canada’s Defence Policy Update and plan for a subsequent National Security Strategy. Our North, Strong and Free includes some of the most significant investments in committed defense spending in recent Canadian history and makes real…

We took a close look at some dollar figures that Premier Danielle Smith recently presented to our members. See how things add up & what it means for municipalities: abmunis.ca/news/breaking-…

#ABmunis #ABpoli #ABleg

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini has said in a statement posted on X that “no words can do justice to the horrors that people in Gaza are living in since the war began six months ago.”

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/rjussq

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces $2.4-billion to build Canada’s AI capacity theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

One day you're young and the next you're excited by Tupperware and coolers on Amazon.

His diet does not consist of rage, revulsion & anger. He doesn't speak in slogans like an annoying radio ad. But he's helping to build real homes for real people. Some leaders want to build. Others want to tear down. The choice isn't about who they are. It's about who we are.

We know that 115,000 people are at risk of homelessness in Calgary and 350 people become homeless for the first time a month. Zoning reform is a tool towards more housing options to prevent the devastating effects of a tight housing market. #yyccc