Amid growing population, Calgary committee to discuss reinstating civic census

Staff recommend reinstating the municipal census every two years, starting in 2027, with total costs ranging from $10 million to $13 million

The civic census could be reinstated in Calgary, as councillors prepare to consider the idea this week.

A staff report going before the city’s executive committee on Wednesday recommends conducting the municipal census every two years, starting in 2027.

The idea re-emerged when council approved new citywide zoning regulations in May. Toward the end of that meeting, council passed a motion from Ward 7 Coun. Terry Wong, directing administration to return with options to revive the municipal census.