Alberta proposal to cut municipal conduct rules sparks backlash

April 9, 2025, 6:21 pm

Multiple local government leaders have strongly criticized a provincial proposal to eliminate municipal councils’ codes of conduct, arguing that the changes risk undermining public trust and creating opportunities for misconduct. Prominent figures, including Naheed Nenshi and Calgary councillors, have voiced concerns that the loss of these guidelines will lead to a governance free-for-all. The proposed policy has ignited heated debates about local accountability and the integrity of municipal administrations, raising questions about its long-term impacts on transparency and public confidence.

theglobeandmail.com / Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules ‘an affront’ to voters

Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says existing guardrails for severe misconduct remain in place

globalnews.ca / Proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules ‘an affront’ to voters: Nenshi

"It's the Wild West out there. Municipal officials will be able to do anything they want with no disclosure and no repercussions," Naheed Nenshi said at the legislature Wednesday.

thestar.com / Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

EDMONTON - Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the government's proposal to wipe out municipal councils' codes of conduct could create a free-for-all of delinquency and grift.

winnipegfreepress.com / Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules ‘an affront’ to voters

calgaryherald.com / Calgary councillors criticize provincial plan to eliminate municipal codes of conduct

'This doesn't just affect the internal workings of council, but also impacts public trust and confidence in how our cities govern,' said Mayor Jyoti Gondek

5 stories from 5 sources in 8 days ago #politics #provincial #publicpolicy #urban #albert #ndp #elections #law

Related Tags

Alberta proposal to cut municipal conduct rules sparks backlash

Related Tags

Politics

Provincial

Public Policy

Urban

Alberta

New Democrat Party

Elections

Law