Ummmm.....Calgary is demographically way more diverse now compared to 1 decade ago. I mean non-European and non-white racially.

However I think locals here are hell-bent on making money, assimilating fast, conforming, etc. because of the oil and energy industry money. It truly dominates the local economy.

So stuff related to social justice, social issues aren't articulated in the press much, etc. The voice of the marginalized is suppressed which in a city of 1 million that has grown fast with bust and boom economic cycles, is bound to have some problems along with it.

We have a wonderful, articulate mayor that other Canadian cities wish they had him. But well, I think some of his promo messages right now is just a tad much.

You are right NBYNW, the good things about a city must have local buy-in.
I can only get passionate about Calgary ...a particular area in town (actually where I live, it's one of the more scenic areas) and its bison meat.