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Originally Posted by roman
Sorry I did not mean that the city should build infrastructure for the oil and gas industry. I meant that we should be looking to build city infrastructure projects and amenities for the citizens of Calgary. I am definitely for diversification and bringing new different businesses to Calgary, but we also have to work in harmony with our existing business leaders to ensure that they are still invested in the local economy and to keep them invested in the local economy and welcome their ideas and ensure that Calgary is once again a business friendly environment.
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I agree. We desperately need to further diversify our economy but at the same time it's ridiculous to abandon the oil & gas industry. Despite what certain elements want us to believe, it is nowhere near being a sunset industry. If the City can get its costs under control and streamline its processes that will help to attract more business and hopefully new industries. This happened during the 1990s and there's no reason why it can't happen again. At the same time we must continue investing in infrastructure. Strong economies need strong infrastructure especially when it comes to transportation.
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