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Council to consider $28M fix to Calgary police budget shortfall amid photo radar restrictions

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Calgary council is set to vote on authorizing $28 million of municipal reserve funds to be used to offset an anticipated police budget shortfall caused by provincial restrictions on photo radar use.

The one -time recovery from the city’s Fiscal Stability Reserve fund would serve to offset lost fine revenue, according to a report prepared by city officials.

The budget gap stems from Alberta 's additional photo radar restrictions, announced in December by Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen .

If approved, the final amount to be withdrawn from reserves will depend on the actual shortfall, which will be determined at year-end . Wong noted the shortfall could surpass the $28 million provided by the one -time provision, and suggested the problem of maintaining service levels without revenue from photo radar could be ongoing. “This will continue in 2026 and beyond,” he said..

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