Calgary’s climate programs are under review as part of ongoing budget discussions, with one councillor raising questions about whether the city should continue funding them at all.

Ward 14 Coun. Landon Johnston has suggested that resources could instead be directed toward public safety services, including policing.

Johnston said his position is informed by information available through the city’s climate hub, which he believes has not been consistently updated.

“If you go to their climate hub, a lot of things haven’t been updated since 2023, 2024, and so they’re not even seeming to be as invested in what they even initially brought up,” he said.

He also linked his stance to concerns raised by residents about safety.

“A lot of people don’t feel safe in the city right now. So if police

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