A decision by the Calgary Parking Authority to scrap the retirement allowance for its long-time employees has surprised the union representing its workers. The CPA's decision echoes a similar one made by city council in December 2019 to give notice that it will end the payments on Dec. 31, 2021. Ending such payments quickly is thought to be a tricky matter for the City of Calgary and its subsidiaries. Council was warned in December that it had to give 24 months notice to end the payments or it would likely face legal action. Other city owned organizations such as the Calgary Zoo, Calgary Economic Development and the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation do not offer the retirement payments to long serving members of their staff.

Source: CBC News February 11, 2020 12:56 UTC