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Edmonton’s slipping grip on its commercial heart is alarming—its tax base is 80% residential, 20% commercial, while neighboring counties boast a healthier 60-40 split. With industrial construction permits hitting a decade-low in 2024, businesses are fleeing to cheaper, friendlier jurisdictions. Councilor Reed Clarke proposes a business credit to lure growth back into the city, seen by some as a hopeful sign of commitment. But critics call it a Band-Aid, insisting true revival demands tackling fiscal mismanagement and downtown decay. Others add that red tape, rigid design rules, and higher costs within Edmonton are bigger hurdles than any tax break. Without structural change, the city’s commercial exodus will keep accelerating.

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