Business News
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!
Information on Novel Coronavirus
About coronavirus Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause respiratory illness in people, ranging from mild common colds to severe illnesses. Others cause illness in animals. Novel coronaviruses are new strains of the virus that have not been previously identified in humans. However, this strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) does not appear to be…
Disaster Planning and Climate Resiliency Survey
The Canadian Chamber has joined the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE). Small and medium businesses (SMEs) are more vulnerable to natural and man-made hazards due to lack of resources, knowledge and planning. Small businesses are critical to communities as they are the drivers…
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!