Policy & Advocacy
Vibrant businesses lead to vibrant communities. Drawing on the experience and expertise of our members, we advocate for public policy at all levels of government to enable businesses to start, scale and compete – and support prosperity for all Calgarians.
Where your voice is heard
Municipal
We work to ensure families and businesses can thrive in Calgary, now and in the future, by having a voice on municipal policy issues.
Provincial
We advocate for policies that provide certainty for business and support growth, resiliency, and a high quality of life for Albertans.
Federal
We put forward ideas from our business community that help advance Canada’s global position as competitive, innovative, and responsible.
Latest work
We dive deeper into the issues that are impacting our business community at the local, provincial, national, and even international level. Step beyond the headlines of the day and gain a deeper understanding.
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Report
Go big on small business
Small businesses are the heart of Calgary’s economy, making up 95% of all enterprises. Rising costs, however, are limiting their growth and profitability. The Chamber calls on all levels of government to create a supportive investment climate to help small businesses thrive.
Our priorities
We are the independent, non-partisan champion for businesses, and work to advance thoughtful public policy to enable Calgary’s success.
Inflection Point
Canada is at an inflection point – one that demands a deliberate focus to boost economic growth and productivity. We believe that by enabling businesses of all sizes to expand and innovate, we can strengthen Canada’s economic foundation and global competitiveness – for the benefit of all Canadians.
We know Canada has the building blocks for success, but we have not harnessed our full economic potential.
In our report Inflection Point: A plan for a competitive, productive, prosperous Canada, we present 82 evidence-based public policy recommendations – backed and supported by both our business community and Canadians – for political parties, elected officials and civil servants to consider as they look to strengthen our global competitiveness and build a prosperous future for all.
However, the Chamber also voiced concerns regarding the budget’s lack of support for small businesses, insufficient investment in workforce training—especially for students—and the absence of efforts to address interprovincial trade barriers.
If it matters to you, it matters to us.
We are your champion at the table with government – let us know what’s impacting you and your business.