Perspectives

Well thought out, informed viewpoints from diverse perspectives on issues important to Calgarians.

Walcott: It’s time to end residential property taxes. There is a replacement.

It’s property tax time in Calgary. As City Council deliberates on the upcoming budget, with initial estimates almost guaranteeing a 10-20 per cent increase...
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Walcott: The end of local government — A brief history of the UCP in Calgary and Edmonton

Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP have laid the groundwork to put an end to local democracy. Full stop.   The UCP does not believe in...
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Walcott: A three-card Monty: Arresting is not connecting.

A recent report to the Calgary Police Commission revealed the outcomes of two major police operations that have been ongoing since November 2025. We really...
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Perspectives: Calgary-Shaw: Voters were tired of being taken for granted

In a historic byelection result, Calgary-Shaw voters chose Kyle Campbell to represent a riding that the UCP had taken for granted. I’ve heard a few...
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Walcott: A 20% property tax increase? I’m shocked it wasn’t higher

When the headlines of a 20 per cent tax increase burst onto the scene almost two weeks ago, I was as shocked as anyone,...
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Perspectives: Solving Calgary’s youth unemployment problem

After I graduated with a master’s degree in public health, my summer goal was to land a research position at Alberta Health Services (AHS),...
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