Jason Kenney told the Calgary Chamber of Commerce he wants to know the real cost to taxpayers of holding the event.

The government announced on Tuesday that a proposal to hold the games in Turin, Milan and Cortina had collapsed because of divisions between the three city halls.

The Japanese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake.

When you talk about transportation, how is the transportation system we have, how will it align if we were to go forward, how would our emergency services align with what a Bid Co is suggesting.

Calgary's city council approved a public engagement plan for the 2026 Olympic bid process and will also look into holding a plebiscite on the issue.