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- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith ordered Edmonton to repeal post-2024 infill zoning bylaws and restore pre-2020 parking.
- Edmonton must amend the bylaws within three months of the Oct. 8 announcement.
- Edmonton has 18 months to complete a land-use review.
- Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack called the directive uninformed, warning it could raise taxes and stall development.
- Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams said the pause seeks balanced growth and protects home-ownership goals.