Caution Updated:

  • New! With continued snowmelt and rising waters, the Calgary Fire Department advises against boating and all other water activities on the Bow and Elbow Rivers, effective June 29, 2026. Learn more

Inequality in Calgary

The Racialization of Poverty

This report uses 2006 census data to explore the growing rates of poverty experienced by Racialized (both visible minority and Aboriginal) populations in Calgary. Policy considerations are presented.

Download the complete document: Inequality in Calgary; The Racialization of Poverty