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Calgary city council has voted to keep the Olympic bid process alive.

The vote passed by a 9-6 margin after two hours of debate. The motion reaffirmed council’s “support for the investigation of a bid by Calgary for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”

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Council passed an amendment to establish a subcommittee, made up of four councillors and the mayor, which would oversee the Olympic process moving forward. The committee would be chaired by a councillor rather than the mayor and its findings would be open to the public.

Journalists Meghan Potkins and Sammy Hudes are at City Hall reporting live from council. Below their coverage, you can watch a live video feed from council chambers:

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Members of a council committee voted 9-1 last Tuesday in favour of the vote on whether to continue pursuing a potential bid.

Calgarians outside the political sphere also weighed in on the issue last week. Dozens of current and retired Olympic athletes held a news conference at Canada Olympic Park on Friday, asking the council to continue considering a bid. The Calgary Chamber of Commerce also urged council to allow the Olympic bid corporation to complete its work.