The City of Calgary Wants to Construct a New Rapid

question 18

Multiple Choice

The City of Calgary wants to construct a new rapid transit line on 17^th Avenue. It requires more land along the road, so it enters into negotiations to purchase the land from the current owners. Some owners refuse to sell. What can it do to acquire the property?

• A) Escheat.
• B) Expropriation.
• C) Injunction.
• D) Specific Performance.
• E) Nothing.

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Definitions:

Full-Cost Pricing

involves incorporating both the direct and indirect costs, such as environmental impacts, into the price of goods and services.

Taxing Pollution

Implementing financial charges on the release of pollutants into the environment as a means to incentivize pollution reduction.

Environmental Quality

A measure of the condition of an environment, including air, water, soil, and living organisms, often assessed to ensure sustainability and human health.

Income Taxes

Mandatory financial charges imposed by governments on individuals' or organizations' earned income, used to fund public services and governmental operations.