Trust in The City reaches highest level since 2018 as resident confidence grows

CALGARY – The City’s 2026 Fall Research Results are now available to the public, prior to the presentation to City Council on October 27, 2026. The results suggest Calgarians are becoming more positive about life in Calgary and more confident in municipal government, while continuing to hold high expectations for infrastructure, safety and future growth. Quality of life, satisfaction with City services, trust in The City and perceptions of value for tax dollars all increased compared with fall 2025. “One of the clearest findings in this year’s research is growing confidence in Calgary’s future and in The City of Calgary as its municipal government,” says Chief Administrative Officer David Duckworth. “ That confidence is also reflected nationally, with Calgary outperforming comparable Canadian municipalities on key measures including quality of life, service satisfaction, trust and value for tax dollars. But greater confidence also comes with high expectations. Our responsibility is to turn that optimism into action and keep delivering for Calgarians as our city grows.” Confidence in Calgary is improving This year's research shows improvement across several key indicators that refle

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