Businesses drive cities that thrive
In our 2019 Provincial Election Policy Platform, Businesses Drive Cities that Thrive, the Calgary Chamber has identified five key areas where the provincial government must focus to build a better business environment.
Vote for vibrancy in 2019 Provincial Election
Whether it is big business sponsorship in NHL arenas or small business support of a local novice team, business is at the centre of healthy communities.
Introduction of Municipal Nominee Program a positive step towards closing the skills gap
The federal government has announced plans to introduce a new immigration sponsorship initiative called the Municipal Nominee Program.
City of Calgary 2019 property assessment review period currently open
Calgary business property owners have until March 12 to review their 2019 assessment values with the City after assessments were sent out last week to both residential and non-residential property owners.
Dive Deeper: Integrated Supply Chains and the Canadian Economy
Let’s dive deeper into the impact of integrated supply chains on the Canadian economy.
2019 In Review
2019 was a year of political upheaval, uncertainty, and change. As the year comes to a close, here is a look back at some of our key accomplishments, and a look ahead at 2020.
City Budget 2020: Chamber Update and Perspective
Following a weeks’ long deliberation and much committee work beforehand, City Council approved the 2020 budget and adjustments to the One Calgary Service Plans at the end of November 2019.
Dive Deeper: Calgary’s property tax system at a crucial crossroads
How property taxes are calculated, where Calgary currently stands, and what the Chamber has been advocating for to ensure certainty for Calgary’s business community.
TIER regulations update Alberta’s approach to GHG emissions, but don’t go far enough
Understand the details of the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction, including the most recent announcement by the federal government on Alberta’s approach
Bill 20 introduces business friendly measures – but also creates uncertainty around innovation and infrastructure projects
The bill begins the process of implementing the necessary legal and regulatory changes required to implement Budget 2019.
Dive Deeper – Small Business: There’s Nothing Small About It
We focus on uniting our city’s tireless, hard-working entrepreneurs under one tent to nourish, power and inspire the entrepreneurial spirit that dominates Calgary.
Natural Resources Summit – Summation
Leaders from across the country came together to have a conversation about Canada and our potential to be a leader in natural resource development AND fight global climate change at the same time.
Energy Summit: Major Themes and Key Takeaways
On October 2, 2019, leaders from across the country discussed and demonstrated the diversity of our natural resource industry and how we can lead the fight against climate change.
Government of Alberta Lifts More Internal Trade Restrictions
On Friday, September 21, the Government of Alberta announced it would further commit to removing eight more restrictions to internal trade, and narrowing a further two more exceptions.
Dive Deeper – What are Canada’s challenges with interprovincial trade?
In this month’s Dive Deeper, we investigate the effects of these interprovincial barriers, what has been done and how they impact business