Improving Competitiveness

Addressing regulatory barriers and impediments to competitiveness

Canada’s economic future depends on our ability to compete globally. To get there, we must create a business environment that fuels investment, innovation and growth. That means cutting red tape, modernizing tax structures and delivering policy certainty — so businesses can plan, scale and thrive.

Why it matters

When it comes to competitiveness and productivity, we are falling behind our peers. Without urgent and focused action, we risk losing out on billions in investment, slower wage growth and weaker economic growth. And amid shifting trade dynamics globally, the urgency to improve our productivity has never been higher.

At the same time, businesses are navigating increasing regulatory complexity, tax uncertainty and global economic volatility, and many leaders are concerned that current policies are creating more barriers than opportunities.

The majority of Canadians believe in business-friendly governments that balance reducing unnecessary spending while investing in growth. To do this, governments must focus on reducing regulatory complexity, providing greater tax and investment certainty and supporting sustainable growth.

The Calgary Chamber continues to champion practical solutions that enable businesses to compete, grow and contribute to a more resilient economy.

Our focus areas

Fiscal Responsibility

Red Tape & Regulatory Burden

Business & Property Tax

Our work

Reports

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Submissions

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Open Letters

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Op-eds

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Latest work

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