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Calgary’s city council has delayed its next local census from 2027 to 2028 after failing to secure a contractor for next year, opting instead to handle it in-house with custom software. The decision follows years of debate — paused in 2020 to save money, revived in 2024 with a $10M budget — as officials scramble to keep pace with rapid growth. With federal data from 2021 showing 1.3 million residents and local estimates now nearing 1.6 million, accurate neighborhood-level tracking is critical. While some council members pushed for a five-year cycle to cut costs, the majority favored biennial counts to avoid missing key demographic shifts. The 2028 census will come with significant setup and operational expenses, and residents can expect regular updates on the program’s progress.

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