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Life in Calgary
Oct 14, 2026
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Give yourself some time.
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Sep 30, 2026
7 min read
A longer version of my prep notes for my interview on the CBC's The Current.
Sep 26, 2026
2 min read
The chamber’s estimate also points to jobs supported elsewhere in Canada. The Oct. 19 ballot is non-binding, and the Alberta figure is not a forecast of layoffs.
Five immigration questions are on Alberta’s Oct. 19 ballot. The votes are non-binding, but the key details are still uncertain for people already living in the province.
Sep 24, 2026
The 14-1 vote has no legal effect on Alberta’s referendum, but councillors say separation could raise municipal costs and drive businesses from the province.
Aug 23, 2026
3 min read
New rental construction has created more choice across Calgary, but affordable older apartments remain scarce as student aid rules assume greater family and personal contributions.
Aug 18, 2026
Respondents reported high costs, long licensing processes, and pressure to accept work below their skill level. National data shows the employment gap extends beyond Calgary.
Jul 5, 2026
5 min read
Because you've only got two months
Jun 29, 2026
4 min read
A September 2025 business lobby report urged Alberta to protect temporary foreign worker access, citing widespread labour shortages. Five months later, Premier Smith announced a referendum that could restrict services for temporary residents.
A 13-week job-readiness course for immigrant and refugee youth ages 15 to 30 starts July 6 in Calgary, with one-on-one employment support after the class ends. Registration is open now.
May 30, 2026
17 min read
Almost every question on the referendum faces a wall.
May 17, 2026
Four years after launching "Alberta is Calling" to recruit workers from across Canada, the province is putting five immigration-related referendum questions to voters, including whether to charge non-permanent residents for health care and education.
May 14, 2026
Federal funding cuts are eliminating higher-level English classes for newcomers in Calgary. The classes that remain are the ones designed to help people get by, not get ahead.
May 12, 2026
How to choose the right neighbourhood for your budget, commute, and family.
Apr 24, 2026
At the Premier's Summit on Fairness for Newcomers, Paula Calderon pressed the province to back its economic messaging with better labour-market data and stronger employer partnerships for skilled immigrants.
The Women's Centre of Calgary's Unaddressed report surveyed 147 people and found that 49% were born outside Canada, with intimate partner violence, immigration barriers, and landlord discrimination driving housing instability that stays invisible to shelter counts.
Apr 16, 2026
A Canada-wide event series on economic inclusion and newcomer belonging is now accepting registrations, with confirmed stops in Calgary and Charlottetown this summer.
Apr 6, 2026
8 min read
Inspired by David Daigle’s (Chief Digital & AI Officer, Wingman DX) March 11. 2026 LinkedIn article.
