City motion affirms Calgary's place in Canada

Summary#

Mayor Farkas brought a notice of motion that Calgary City Council adopted on September 22, 2026. Council affirmed Calgary’s place as a vital part of Alberta and Canada; the motion states a position but does not set out a program or new duties.

  • The motion carried 14 to 1. Councillor Jamieson voted against.

What it means for you#

  • Residents: The motion makes a civic statement. It does not set out a new service, benefit, rule, or obligation for residents.

Money#

No publicly available information on the cost of this decision.

What is unclear#

  • The motion does not say what, if anything, the City will do beyond making this affirmation.
  • The minutes give no reason for Councillor Jamieson’s vote against.

Case for#

  • The adopted motion formally recognizes Calgary’s place within Alberta and Canada.

Case against#

  • No clear concern is available from the supplied material. Councillor Jamieson voted against, but the minutes do not give a reason.

Votes

Calgary City Council, item 11.1 (Notice of Motion - Calgary’s Place as a Vital Part of Alberta and Canada, C2026-0902): That with respect to Notice of Motion C2026-0902, the following be adopted: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council affirms Calgary's place as a vital part of Alberta and Canada.

For (93%)
Against (7%)