EC2026-0330
Main motion at the Regular Meeting of Council, April 28, 2026. Carried 11–4.
Resolution
That with respect to Revised Notice of Motion EC2026-0330, the following be adopted, after amendment: BE IT RESOLVED that Council request the Mayor to write a letter to the Government of Alberta advocating for them to: 1. Immediately pause implementation of the recent changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act and Alberta Disability Assistance program; 2. Undertake meaningful, accessible consultation with persons with disabilities, advocacy organizations, community partners, and municipalities; and 3. Publicly report on the social and economic impacts of these changes for people with disabilities in Calgary and on municipal programs prior to moving forward.
How each member voted
| Seat | Member | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jeromy Farkas | Yes |
| Ward 1 | Kim Tyers | No |
| Ward 2 | Jennifer Wyness | Yes |
| Ward 3 | Andrew Yule | Yes |
| Ward 4 | DJ Kelly | Yes |
| Ward 5 | Raj Dhaliwal | Yes |
| Ward 6 | John Pantazopoulos | Yes |
| Ward 7 | Myke Atkinson | Yes |
| Ward 8 | Nathaniel Schmidt | Yes |
| Ward 9 | Harrison Clark | Yes |
| Ward 10 | Andre Chabot | Yes |
| Ward 11 | Rob Ward | Yes |
| Ward 12 | Mike Jamieson | No |
| Ward 13 | Dan McLean | No |
| Ward 14 | Landon Johnston | No |