Calgary Faces Crisis as Province Withdraws Green Line LRT Funding

Mayor Gondek criticizes the Alberta government for political stunting, while city council grapples with the fallout of the halted transit project.

Mayor Jyoti Gondek condemned the provincial government for pulling $1.53 billion in funding for Calgary's Green Line LRT, calling it a political move.
The Alberta government argues the current Green Line plan is too expensive and ineffective, proposing alternative above-ground routes instead.
Calgary city council will discuss the financial and logistical consequences of abandoning the project, having already spent $1.4 billion on initial developments.
Supporters of the Green Line rallied outside Calgary City Hall, urging political leaders to find a solution to continue the project.
The dispute has escalated tensions between city and provincial officials, with potential impacts on thousands of jobs and future infrastructure projects.