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I have long believed in the power of cities to tackle some of the great challenges of our time. This is especially true when it comes to confronting both the causes and the impacts of climate change. At about the mid-point in my term as Mayor, City Council passed the Community Energy Transition Strategy, making… Read More
Edmonton is the youngest major city in Canada with a highly educated workforce. That’s a huge competitive advantage for our city, and this demographic wave is changing how we think about, plan and build our city. The truth is, young Edmontonians can choose to work in almost any city in the world – and if… Read More
It has been a full week of budget news. Last Thursday the provincial government released its 2017 budget, and today our federal government released its fiscal plan. This is an uncertain time, with both governments working to manage large deficits and lower revenues amidst economic turmoil. That said, both budgets are encouraging for Edmonton overall.… Read More
As Chair of the Canadian Big City Mayors’ group, I am in Marrakech this week for the COP22 Climate Change Conference. I am grateful to Environment & Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna for the opportunity to join her as part of the Canadian delegation and for including the municipal perspective in implementing the Paris Agreement.… Read More
Council held its last meeting for the winter/spring term last week and, upon reflection, it struck me as a term when we moved mountains and, at the same time, pushed difficult inches forward on important initiatives. We head into summer break with a busy fall in front of us. Here are just a few of… Read More