About Calgary Salutes
Calgary Salutes is a City of Calgary committee that coordinates planning and support for local Canadian military ceremonial and community events.
What Calgary Salutes is
Calgary Salutes is a City of Calgary committee that coordinates military ceremonial and community events. Its work helps strengthen the connection between Calgarians, serving members, veterans, and military families.
The committee's mandate is to coordinate planning and support of local Canadian military ceremonial and community events.
Legal basis
Calgary Salutes is established by Bylaw 37M2025, passed June 24, 2025, which replaced Bylaw 36M2023.
Public documentBylaw 37M2025pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com (PDF)Chair and membership
The committee is chaired by Councillor DJ Kelly (Ward 4), appointed October 29, 2025. Councillor Landon Johnston serves as the second Council member.
One body, three subcommittees
Calgary Salutes is organized as a Coordinating Committee with three subcommittees:
- Friends of HMCS Calgary Subcommittee
- Heritage and History Subcommittee
- Community Engagement Subcommittee
Reporting and meetings
The committee reports annually to Council through the Community Development Committee. It meets at least three times per year.
Reach the committee
For questions, event information, or to reach the committee, please use the contact page.