Opinion: The right to refuge must be enshrined by Calgary's city council

Most Calgarians remember the night of June 21, 2013, when after several days of torrential rain the Bow and Elbow rivers swelled and spilled over their banks. The ensuing flood displaced roughly 100,000 people from their homes. In response, the City of Calgary set up reception centres for those emerging from flooded neighbourhoods and homes, ensuring that everyone was safe, warm and dry.   Read More