Alberta legislation to gatekeep federal funding will leave Calgary behind: Mayor Gondek

Alberta legislation to gatekeep federal funding will leave Calgary behind: Mayor Gondek

April 10, 2024 6:43 pm MST.

Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek is not impressed with the Alberta government's proposed legislation which would allow it to veto deals between the federal government and municipalities.

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