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The Southeast Alberta Chamber Business News page has everything to offer from advocacy efforts, business news and resources, Chamber updates and stories, Alberta Chamber updates as well as Canadian Chamber updates. As a result the Chamber 'News' page also holds our weekly blog called 'the Voice' which is posted every Monday updating you with Advocacy, Local News, Economic impacts, Important funding and so much more all in one place. Subscribe today so you get 'the Voice' every Monday the second it comes out!
5 Minutes for Business: A Love Letter From Canada’s Future Leaders
“You have to have a diversity of viewpoints at the table to have an effective team.” President Barack Obama If you looked around the room at the Economic Club of Canada’s Future Skills: A Conversation with President Barack Obama event, you’d see a diverse crowd in age, race and gender. From students to young professionals…
Canadian Chamber Statement on Rail Service Disruption
Our President and CEO, Perrin Beatty sent a letter to the Minister of Transport Marc Garneau, and to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Navdeep Bains, regarding this important issue. The chamber network is calling on all levels of government and law enforcement to work together to bring an immediate end to the blockades…
Business Beat: New Face and New Voice at Community Futures
My name is Sandra Milne and I’m the new Regional Innovation Network (RIN) Coordinator for Southeastern Alberta. I was hired about a month ago to replace Elizabeth Blair who after a long 17-month wait, was finally reunited with her family in Frisco, Texas. Congratulations Elizabeth! everyone at CFEC wishes you an abundance of success and…
Review on Alberta Health Services Released
Ernst & Young LLP released their Alberta Health Services performance review. The recommendations address four key areas: people, clinical services, non-clinical services and governance. The report indentifies a range of long-term savings initiatives with the potential to save between $1.5 billion and $1.9 billion annually. Read the summary report and full report.
2020 Update on Business Vehicles
The Department of Finance Canada has announced the income tax deduction limits and expense benefit rates that will apply in 2020 when using an automobile for business purposes. To find out what has stayed the same or changed read the press release from the federal government.
Who’s Your Nominee for the Face of the 5 Dollar Bill?
That’s right, you can nominate a Canadian. A number of candidates have already been nominated, including L.M. Montgomery, Terry Fox, Tim Horton, Bill Bishop and more. Deadline for submitting nominations is March 11, 2020. Find more info and nominate a NOTE-able Canadian today!
Feedback Needed on Local Election Rules
The provincial government has opened consultation on the rules that govern municipal and school board elections to help meet the needs and expectations of Albertans. The government wants to hear from voters, elected officials, community advocacy groups and campaign volunteers on how rules can be improved to enhance transparency and participation in local elections. Take…
Business Priorities Survey
Our Member of Parliament, Glen Motz, is looking to connect with business owners to understand their priorities in advance of the federal government’s upcoming Budget 2020 and beyond. This short survey will only take a few minutes of your time and should be completed by Monday, February 24, 2020. If you require assistance with the…