$45 million in tax relief: Our first big win for your business in 2017
This week, Senior Policy Analyst Lauren Webber unpacks the recently announced $45 million business property tax relief program, and what it means for your company in the coming year.
Progress on tax relief for struggling businesses
On Friday, December 11, 2015 your Calgary Chamber said we would work for you to help create meaningful steps to support struggling businesses in our city.
Forecasting the impact of the European trade agreement
CETA is a very large and complex treaty, with equally large and complex implications. It opens the way for a stronger economic relationship between the European Union and Canada.
A beginner’s guide to understanding a Canadian free trade zone
An internal trade agreement is a big deal for businesses across Canada and will alter the business environment we operate in while creating a true domestic market. Here are some of the most important facts about Canadian domestic trade and proposals for a Canadian FTZ to help prime you on the issue.
6 important and underrated pieces about Canada’s recent free trade agreements
Canada loves free trade agreements (FTAs). With Canada negotiating and concluding a number of bilateral and multilateral FTAs of late, it is important the business community have a firm understanding of what these agreements really entail.
A small tax gesture to city’s small businesses
City Council has a great opportunity in front of it. And I will be bold and suggest what they should do.
Refining Immigration Programs to Supercharge Economic Growth
The Calgary Chamber presents recommendations to expand the labour force through immigration, welcoming economic migrants to Alberta and removing barriers to their success upon arrival