City Council and administration advocate tirelessly to the provincial and federal governments for more funding, resources and legislative changes that will improve life for the residents and businesses in Airdrie.
In 2024, advocacy for Airdrie's priorities included meetings with key ministers in Health, Education, Infrastructure, Transportation, Housing, Children & Family Services, Agriculture, Public Safety and Municipal Affairs.
Efforts focused on supporting the new wastewater pipeline and accompanying infrastructure, involving meetings with Cabinet Ministers, Airdrie MLA Angela Pitt, and Calgary region elected officials.
Airdrie City Council representatives met with seven Cabinet Ministers to advance various key issues. Additionally, City Administration held 10 meetings with Senior Administrators from the Government of Alberta (GOA).
Council and administration continued support for provincial engagement opportunities, regional collaboration through the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB), and inter-municipal initiatives.
Airdrie Day at the Alberta Legislature was born out of the need to build relationships with provincial decision makers. We wanted the Province to hear Airdrie's story and if we couldn't get them all to come to us, then we go to them!
This event supports the City's advocacy work by providing a venue to make connections with multiple provincial cabinet ministers, MLAs and other key senior government officials and share Airdrie's story in a way that is all our own.
There are many ways to support the City of Airdrie's advocacy efforts. A short letter, email or call to an elected official in another level of government sharing your concerns is a great place to start but staying engaged and participating in larger appeals for specific areas of need are very helpful as well. Share this page and check back often for updates!