Summary#

On October 6, 2026, Edmonton City Council approved the actions in Attachment 1 of the City Manager’s report OCM03705. Council also decided the report would remain private under cited provisions of the Access to Information Act. Councillor M. Elliott moved the motion, Councillor J. Wright seconded it, and it carried 13–0.

• The approved actions are not described in the available material because Attachment 1 and the report are private.
• Council’s decision keeps the report private on grounds related to third-party business interests, the City’s interests, and privileged information.

What it means for you#

• Public: The report remains private, so the available material does not show what actions Council approved or their terms.
• Residents and businesses: No direct change to services, taxes, rules, or rights is described in the available material.

Money#

No publicly available information on the settlement amount or cost is provided.

• The report and its attachment, which could contain financial details, remain private.

What is unclear#

• What actions Council approved, who the settlement involves, and what its terms are.
• Whether any money will be paid or received, and in what amount.
• What information supports keeping the report private under the cited grounds.

Case for#

• The decision cites possible harm to a third party’s business interests, the City’s economic or other interests, and privileged information as grounds for keeping the report private.

Case against#

• One concern is that keeping the report private prevents the public from assessing the approved actions, the parties involved, or any financial terms from this material.