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Part of Knack's business platform:

Canada’s hardest working city deserves Canada’s hardest working mayor.

"Edmonton is positioned as the destination of choice for investment and industrial development
It’s time to be louder about who we are in Edmonton. As Mayor, I will work with our economic development agencies and private-sector partners to position Edmonton as the primary destination for investment and industrial development in Western Canada — both domestically and internationally.

My Commitments as Mayor
Targeted Incentives for Industrial Growth in Priority Sectors: Expand incentive programs to attract investment in seven high-growth areas: advanced manufacturing, AI and technology, food processing, health and life sciences, transportation and logistics, energy and clean technology, and emerging industries.

Competitive Advantage on Taxation: Explore opportunities for competitive taxation in strategic areas to make Edmonton the location of choice for target industries.

Leverage Edmonton’s Inland Port: Enhance trade by capitalizing on Edmonton’s unique position as an inland port — with direct air access, road links to the U.S. and Mexico, sea access through Prince Rupert and Vancouver, and rail connections to 8 provinces, 16 U.S. states, and Mexico.

Retain and Grow Industrial Businesses: Develop programs to support the retention, expansion, and long-term success of Edmonton’s existing industrial employers.

Accelerate the Innovation District: Fast-track the development of Edmonton’s Innovation District, positioning it as the next global hub for AI, technology, and next-generation innovation.

Advance Edmonton’s Role in Emerging Industries: Position Edmonton as a leader in high-growth, future-focused sectors such as e-sports and digital innovation, diversifying our economy and attracting new investment. Actions will include advocating for the reinstatement of provincial tax incentives for digital industries, and reprofiling City investments to strengthen support for screen industries, with a specific emphasis on gaming.

Improve Connectivity: Collaborate with the Province, Explore Edmonton, airlines, and transportation partners to strengthen Edmonton’s position as a connected hub. This includes attracting more direct flights to and from YEG International Airport, upgrading the route connecting Downtown and the YEG International Airport, supporting the advancement of high-speed rail to Calgary, and strategically leveraging passenger routes that draw visitors, talent, and investment into our city.

Leverage Edmonton’s Post-Secondary Strengths: Partnering with Edmonton Unlimited, AMII, Edmonton Global, the Edmonton Research Park, and local post-secondary institutions to increase commercialization of research, launch new start-ups, scale promising businesses, and attract investment and venture capital."
 
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Anyone in ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi have any thoughts on who to vote for councillor?

I think that Troy Pavlek has endorsed both Okokude and Morgan, and both are pretty closely matched with me on the Taproot survey.... slightly concerned that the vote will split between them and Rice will get re-elected.
 
ntt1 said:
Anyone in ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi have any thoughts on who to vote for councillor?

I think that Troy Pavlek has endorsed both Okokude and Morgan, and both are pretty closely matched with me on the Taproot survey.... slightly concerned that the vote will split between them and Rice will get re-elected.
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Rice never bothered to answer taproot survey (nor Principe for that matter)

That is a tough choice between the two you mentioned. Morgan seems like he would be a Knack type of councilor - very hard working.
Olokude is impressive in what she has accomplished including her work in affordable housing. Recognized as one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 and a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and the RISE Community Champion Award.
 
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TAS said:
Part of Knack's business platform:

Canada’s hardest working city deserves Canada’s hardest working mayor.

"Edmonton is positioned as the destination of choice for investment and industrial development
It’s time to be louder about who we are in Edmonton. As Mayor, I will work with our economic development agencies and private-sector partners to position Edmonton as the primary destination for investment and industrial development in Western Canada — both domestically and internationally.

My Commitments as Mayor
Targeted Incentives for Industrial Growth in Priority Sectors: Expand incentive programs to attract investment in seven high-growth areas: advanced manufacturing, AI and technology, food processing, health and life sciences, transportation and logistics, energy and clean technology, and emerging industries.

Competitive Advantage on Taxation: Explore opportunities for competitive taxation in strategic areas to make Edmonton the location of choice for target industries.

Leverage Edmonton’s Inland Port: Enhance trade by capitalizing on Edmonton’s unique position as an inland port — with direct air access, road links to the U.S. and Mexico, sea access through Prince Rupert and Vancouver, and rail connections to 8 provinces, 16 U.S. states, and Mexico.

Retain and Grow Industrial Businesses: Develop programs to support the retention, expansion, and long-term success of Edmonton’s existing industrial employers.

Accelerate the Innovation District: Fast-track the development of Edmonton’s Innovation District, positioning it as the next global hub for AI, technology, and next-generation innovation.

Advance Edmonton’s Role in Emerging Industries: Position Edmonton as a leader in high-growth, future-focused sectors such as e-sports and digital innovation, diversifying our economy and attracting new investment. Actions will include advocating for the reinstatement of provincial tax incentives for digital industries, and reprofiling City investments to strengthen support for screen industries, with a specific emphasis on gaming.

Improve Connectivity: Collaborate with the Province, Explore Edmonton, airlines, and transportation partners to strengthen Edmonton’s position as a connected hub. This includes attracting more direct flights to and from YEG International Airport, upgrading the route connecting Downtown and the YEG International Airport, supporting the advancement of high-speed rail to Calgary, and strategically leveraging passenger routes that draw visitors, talent, and investment into our city.

Leverage Edmonton’s Post-Secondary Strengths: Partnering with Edmonton Unlimited, AMII, Edmonton Global, the Edmonton Research Park, and local post-secondary institutions to increase commercialization of research, launch new start-ups, scale promising businesses, and attract investment and venture capital."
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Looks very reasonable to me. He doesn't mention anything about the hydrogen economy, although maybe it's rolled in with his other platforms. I just worry that Edmonton will miss the boat with hydrogen.
 
ntt1 said:
Anyone in ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi have any thoughts on who to vote for councillor?

I think that Troy Pavlek has endorsed both Okokude and Morgan, and both are pretty closely matched with me on the Taproot survey.... slightly concerned that the vote will split between them and Rice will get re-elected.
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I am.

We're going Morgan. Great guy, like what he stands for.

I wouldn't be upset if Funke won but I DO NOT want Rice back at all.
 
yeggator said:
In the words of Puneeta McBryan from Ryan Jespersen’s podcast, “We need Edmontonians to start caring about the economy!”

Sorry, guys, but I’m voting Cartmell. If the mayor’s role is to be the spokesperson for the city, set the agenda and liaise with the province (hardcore right-wingers) and the feds, then Edmonton needs a right-wing mayor. We’ve bemoaned our uncompetitiveness when it comes to the corporate sector, so some optics need to change for the city’s top job. Might help us get more goodies from the province too (as much as I hate this being what we have to resort to).
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This was a tough call for me as well - support for businesses never recovered after COVID. The good news is that the Mayor's seat and most wards have solid choices - regardless of whether it shakes out for Knack, Cartmell or Walters, it's going to be better than Sohi.
 
policyenthusiast said:
This was a tough call for me as well - support for businesses never recovered after COVID. The good news is that the Mayor's seat and most wards have solid choices - regardless of whether it shakes out for Knack, Cartmell or Walters, it's going to be better than Sohi.
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Knack went to bat for the businesses along Stony Plain Rd due to LRT construction.

In 2023 and then again in 2024 he wanted the city to adopt a similar approach as Montreal in providing some compensation to small business owners.

It wasn't a huge amount, and in total it was $225,000 for all the businesses combined (although Knack wanted more) - but council decided funds were too tight.

Puneeta McBryan would have probably been in support of that support for businesses. Cartmell wasn't and voted against. It lost 8-5 with Stevenson, Hamilton, Rice and Paquette siding with Knack.

 
TAS said:
Knack went to bat for the businesses along Stony Plain Rd due to LRT construction.

In 2023 and then again in 2024 he wanted the city to adopt a similar approach as Montreal in providing some compensation to small business owners.

It wasn't a huge amount, and in total it was $225,000 for all the businesses combined (although Knack wanted more) - but council decided funds were too tight.

Puneeta McBryan would have probably been in support of that. Cartmell wasn't and voted against. It lost 8-5 with Stevenson, Hamilton, Rice and Paquette siding with Knack.

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It wasn't just Council budget - it was the fact that the proposed grant program wouldn't have made a dent. The per-business grant is less than what many businesses were losing in a week.

It also sets a precedent of compensation for construction causing problems.
 
policyenthusiast said:
It wasn't just Council budget - it was the fact that the proposed grant program wouldn't have made a dent. The per-business grant is less than what many businesses were losing in a week.

It also sets a precedent of compensation for construction causing problems.
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Yes, he did propose more but it got scaled back in the final motion in an effort to get something. An lrt project of several years would be a different precedent versus one season of construction. And we don't have many projects the scale of LRT. It was an interesting discussion anyway and one the business community wanted considered so he brought it forward.
 
I was going to vote for Rajah Maggay when I was in Nakota Isga, now that I've moved to sipiwiyiniwak I'm voting for Thu Parmar. Thu and Giselle General are both great candidates.
 
Depends if you believe the polls or not, my feeling is no matter who it is they will work harder than Sohi did. Not that he didn't care, but not always passionate about the issues. I have a feeling some candidates will work better with the province than others but also depends on your perspective. Happy voting!
 
Oilers99 said:
How you can reasonably say Knack supports businesses is laughable. The business community clearly does not agree.
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Along with Knack, I also believe Walters and Jaffer support businesses - but none or very little of the development industry and dt business support has gone to those three - Cartmell solidified that support early on - at a time when it was still expected Sohi would be his challenger.

Where are you getting this belief that Knack doesnt support businesses?
 
TAS said:
Along with Knack, I also believe Walters and Jaffer support businesses - but none or very little of the development industry and dt business support has gone to those three - Cartmell solidified that support early on - at a time when it was still expected Sohi would be his challenger.

Where are you getting this belief that Knack doesnt support businesses?
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Knack has come out and said he already supports tax increases with no mention of controlling the budget. I am not saying anything controversial here, Knack is not the business candidate. I would imagine many of his voters don't want him to be either.
 
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