Calgary city council makes symbolic vote in support of remaining in Canada
The 14-1 vote follows a report estimating a new country could cost $50 billion to $170 billion over five years, councillors said.
- Calgary city council voted 14-1 on Tuesday to affirm the city is a vital part of Alberta and Canada, with Mayor Jeromy Farkas sponsoring the motion as urgent business ahead of an October 19 separation referendum.
- Farkas cited University of Calgary School of Public Policy research projecting separation could cost $50 billion to $170 billion over five years, warning that Alberta independence would trigger capital flight and corporate departures from Calgary.
- The mayor argued Alberta cannot survive as an independent nation and would likely become the 51st state, stating "I will not accept this future for Calgarians," while Edmonton city council unanimously backed a similar pro-Canada stance in July.
- Councillor Mike Jamieson cast the sole dissenting vote, saying the motion divides Calgarians, while Councillor Jennifer Wyness warned separation could create massive budget gaps and drive up taxes for residents.
- Farkas hopes Calgary's official unity stance will encourage other municipalities to take positions before October 19, though the Alberta Prosperity Project disputes the economic projections underlying the city's concerns.
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The mayor feared that investors would run away from Calgary and that Alberta would become the 51st U.S. state.
Calgary city council approves national unity statement ahead of Alberta referendum
After city councillors were divided about whether it was the city's place to wade into a debate on Alberta separation, a motion from the mayor affirming Calgary's place as a vital part of the province and the country passed 14-1.
Calgary Votes “Vital Part Of Alberta And Canada” Ahead Of Referendum Vote
Calgary has formally entered Alberta’s separation debate less than four weeks before voters decide whether to remain in Canada or begin a process toward a future binding independence referendum, with city council voting 14-1 to declare Calgary a “vital part of Alberta and Canada.” The Sept. 22 resolution, introduced by Mayor Jeromy Farkas and co-sponsored […]
It should be noted that one of the four constitutional questions on the October vote will be whether the funds will remain with them, but simply voting "yes" will not change this. The post Albertans to Vote on Separation from Central Programs appeared first on Canada Hindi News.
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