How federal parties’ promises to cut development fees could impact Calgary | Unpublished
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Source Feed: Global News - Canada
Author: Adam MacVicar
Publication Date: April 24, 2025 - 19:52

How federal parties’ promises to cut development fees could impact Calgary

April 24, 2025
The City of Calgary collected $240 million in municipal development fees last year, which is the equivalent to an additional 10 per cent property tax increase if the fees are cut.


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