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'Durability of policy': What do Calgary business groups, civic leaders want to see come out of this federal election?

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Calgary ’s civic agencies and business groups are using the election campaign as an opportunity to promote their own priorities and wish list to future federal policymakers.

Mayor Jyoti Gondek : “We are the economic engine of this nation. We have long been neglected, and I would really like to see a federal government that shows respect to municipalities, because we have earned it” The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is calling for the removal of the federal emissions cap and Bill C-69 .

The leader of the Calgary Downtown Association wants the next federal government to help bolster support for an expanded rail system and housing to respond to Calgary ’s nation-leading population growth.

“With more than 200 people a day moving to Calgary , the need for improved transit is critical to our future success,” said Mark Garner , the executive director of the CDA .

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