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Renewable Fuels Standard Regulation Extended
Biofuels are produced from a variety of agricultural, forestry or waste feedstocks and blended into commercial petroleum-based gasoline and diesel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The provincial government announced it will extend the Renewable Fuels Standard Regulation (RFS) to 2022. Part of the regulation extension includes aligning Alberta’s blend rates to ensure a minimum standard…
New Rules for Workplace Health and Safety
Requirements and training for workplace health and safety committees (HSC) and representatives (HS representative). Rather than being committees or representatives required at each worksite, HSC and HS representatives will be required for each employer regardless of how many sites the employer operates. Also, while government-approved training is still mandatory for work site health and safety…
Business Leaders Sound Alarm over the Future of WTO
A group of Canadian business organizations urged the federal government to redouble its efforts to reform the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the face of U.S. moves to shut down a key component of its dispute-settlement system. The WTO plays a critical role in protecting rules-based international trade and resolving disagreements among member countries. However,…
Speech from the Throne: Canadian Business a Willing Partner to the 43rd Parliament
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement today regarding the Speech from the Throne. “The Canadian Chamber has consistently advocated a focus on economic growth as a critical mechanism of national unity, one that can only be successful if works for all Canadians in every part of the country. The business community understands…
Cannabis Regulations Need Alignment with Market Reality
Over a year after recreational cannabis for adult use became legal in Canada, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s National Cannabis Working Group is calling on all levels of government to work with industry to evaluate and update their cannabis legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure Canada realizes the potential long-term economic benefits of this new…
12 Days of Policy Wins
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the entire chamber network works hard all year to ensure that business concerns are heard at all levels of government. In a yearly tradition, the Canadian Chamber looks back at the year and celebrates 12 Days of Policy Wins of 2019. On the first day of policy wins we…
Funding Available for Cultural Awareness and Inclusion Initiatives
The Government of Alberta is accepting applications for a new grant program designed to build greater cultural awareness and more inclusive communities. The Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant revitalizes the Anti-Racism Community Grant to support a broader range of projects. Projects will focus on promoting cross-cultural understanding, celebrating diverse backgrounds and helping Albertans understand the…
City Wants Feedback on Senior Services
The City of Medicine Hat is conducting a consultation around senior services. In August 2016, city staff were directed by City Council to examine alternative operating models, along with associated operating costs, as part of the Seniors Centre Development Project. Throughout the month of December, residents will have several opportunities to share their thoughts, ideas…
City Offers Fixed Rate Option for Ratepayers
The City of Medicine Hat is offering residents a fixed rate option for ratepayers after the elimination of the price cap program for Regulated Rate Option. Introduced in 2017, the rate cap program ensured that Albertans did not pay more than 6.8 cents per kilowatt hour for electricity. When rates were above the capped rate,…
New Member: Advanced Exteriors Inc.
We at Advanced Exteriors Inc. are a fully established business and we build our business on pride; we include a 5-year Workmanship Guarantee on everything we do. Using top-notch products with reasonable rates, we can transform your home into something brand new, adding value to your property and creating a more energy-efficient living space for you…