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Calgary Mayor's Climate Emergency Faces Rescind Motion Debate

9/9/2025

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Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek's climate emergency declaration faces a rescind motion from several councillors.
The motion, after passing a technical review, will be debated next week.
Councillors label the declaration a political stunt and demand an audit of $214 million in climate spending.
Climate advocates argue the motion undermines the urgency of climate change.
Gondek accuses councillors of election-driven politicking, with the outcome expected in November's budget discussions.

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Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek's climate emergency declaration faces a rescind motion from several councillors.
The motion, after passing a technical review, will be debated next week.
Councillors label the declaration a political stunt and demand an audit of $214 million in climate spending.
Climate advocates argue the motion undermines the urgency of climate change.
Gondek accuses councillors of election-driven politicking, with the outcome expected in November's budget discussions.