Edmonton could be taking province to court over infill decree

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-13 20:29:40.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Housing, Governance, Justice]

Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack announced that the City of Edmonton is considering legal action against the provincial government following a directive from Premier Danielle Smith ordering Edmonton City Council to repeal its current zoning bylaw and reinstate the previous one within a three-month window. Mayor Knack stated that the provincial mandate forces councillors to violate Section 25 of the Municipal Government Act by requiring them to enter a mandated public hearing with predetermined voting instructions rather than an open mind. Furthermore, the city noted that the unexpected decree will force municipal staff to incur unbudgeted overtime costs to prepare the required reports and notices while simultaneously managing the city's four-year budget cycle.