City passes bylaw dissolving several council committees

Edmonton city council on Feb. 9, 2026. (Jeremy Thompson/CTV News Edmonton)

Several of the city’s committees are no more after council voted to dissolve them Tuesday.

The council committees include the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee, Edmonton Historical Board, Edmonton Salutes Committee, Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee, the City of Edmonton Youth Council and the Women’s Advisory Voice of Edmonton Committee.

“Civic agencies are a valued part of our governance process, and we know that decisions are better when diverse voices have an opportunity to participate,” said Mayor Andrew Knack in a statement. “Our decision to conclude these committees was not easy to make but we have other avenues for their work to continue.”

Last week Knack said the voices of community members will still be heard, but in a different way going forward.

“It’s about ensuring we have the right tools and resources to hear the voices we need to hear. Each committee has left a legacy that has made an impact on our city,” he said.

All of the committees will be officially dissolved as of April 30 with the exception of the Youth Council which will see its last day on Aug. 31.