The election seems to mirror the late-August weather here in Calgary: full of smoke and no clear vision. Perhaps the legions of City Council and Mayoral hopefuls are laying low in the bushes waiting for the other guy to come out first with their platform. What a silly way to seek public office. If you [...]
Advocacy
BOMA Calgary represents its members through its various advocacy committees, Government Affairs, Public Safety, Tax and Codes and Regulations, on issues ranging from +15 Safety, City of Calgary Plan It Report, Pandemic Preparedness, Land Use Bylaw, Laptop Theft, and Bill 23 (Tax Assessment and Appeal).
Our member committees identify the issues that matter most to the commercial real estate industry and work to affect the industry as it evolves.
Consistency in Election Concerns
The survey results are pouring in and the mood is becoming increasingly clear. Since the 2007 election, 35% of respondents are of the view that quality of life in Calgary has diminished, while 29% think there has been some improvement and 27% see no change. What’s even more concerning 54% think the business climate has [...]
We Are Beginning to Hear the Voices and Loudly
Earlier today, I pushed out a survey to industry members. Many have responded and if these early responses are any indication there is a great deal of frustration if not anger in the sector. Comments about read tape, comments about apparently undisciplined spending by Council, the perception that the city administration is too powerful – [...]
Getting the Industry Voice Heard
One of the greatest complaints many BOMA members have made about municipal government is that often the industry’s voice has not been heard. This has raised concern about those two words we hear much about: transparency and accountability.
Calgary will have a municipal election in mid-October and now is the time to ferret out the issues [...]
CPS District 1: Business News
The Calgary Police Service, District 1, has released its June 2010 Business News fact sheet. Read more on the trend of the month, B&E Statistics, important links and more.
CPS Business NewsJune2010 (PDF)
From the Calgary Fire Marshal: Building Owner’s Responsibilities
The Building Owner’s Responsibilities for Fire Safety Equipment has been released with amendments. Prepared by the Fire Prevention Bureau, a Division of the Calgary Fire Department, the pamphlet lists fire safety equipment maintenance requirements as found in Division B of the Alberta Fire Code (AFC) 2006 for all existing buildings. Owners and [...]
CFIB Releases ‘Cap the Gap’
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business released ‘Cap the Gap: Pursuing municipal property tax fairness in Alberta” this week. See the full news release.
With municipal elections just around the corner in Alberta, we’ve released a new study looking at how unfairly some municipalities tax small businesses. In fact, of the province’s 350 municipal [...]
CPS District 1: Business News
The Public Safety Committee works with the Calgary Police Service (CPS) in matters related to property management safety and security.
The April Newsletter from CPS is now available.
Graffiti Vandalism Prevention
Graffiti Vandalism Prevention – Public Information Session
Event hosted by the Calgary Police Service, District 1
Monday, June 14, 2010, 7 p.m., at the Western Canada High School theatre – 641 17 Ave., S.W.
Learn about what graffiti vandalism is, including some of the motivating factors, the important role of the [...]