Edmonton’s mayor says the city may take the provincial government to court over its directive that the city roll back rules allowing higher-density housing in established neighbourhoods.
Mayor Andrew Knack said on Oct. 13 that he is preparing a motion seeking a court ruling on whether the province’s order conflicts with councillors’ obligations under Alberta’s Municipal Government Act.
He said the directive could put councillors in a position where they violate provincial law whether they comply with the directive or reject it.
“I don’t think they’re following the law and I think we need to actually take this to the courts,” Knack said….