Oh I read an article on this recently. The are some issues with Calgary's climate among other reasons that limit its use.
https://calgaryherald.com/life/homes/white-why-dont-we-see-more-brick-homes-in-calgary
I'm just going to leave this here.
"In late 2019 the newly elected UCP provincial government passed legislation allowing their government to terminate their contribution "without cause" and with only 90 days notice. This move complicated the city's ability to move forward with the project...
Things are progressing with the Ogden tunnel.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10420806/green-line-construction-enters-next-phase-in-ogden-will-include-road-closures/
You state in your comment that indigenous peoples are a "protected class". Could you please provide information on how well they have been protected over the past couple hundred years?
I understand you don't agree politically but surely you have noticed the number of housing starts in Calgary have picked up, they just aren't highrises currently.