Taxpayers, business owners and the province are pressuring the city to cut spending, says Mayor Don Iveson. "This will be Edmonton's toughest budget in a decade," he said. "I don't think it's unreasonable to have a conversation as a city about the cost of growth," Knack told reporters Tuesday. "In a news release, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce said it was encouraged by Iveson's commitment to prioritize cost reductions and tax competitiveness. "It is essential that these positive initiatives yield meaningful results in the upcoming city budget," chamber president Janet Riopel said in the release.

Source: CBC News September 11, 2018 15:00 UTC