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New Member: Westland Insurance
Westland Insurance Group Ltd., BC’s largest independent insurance brokerage, was established in 1980 to meet the insurance needs of individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations. Today Westland provides personalized insurance services in over 80 locations throughout British Columbia and Alberta. They are considered a leader in the Property and Casualty insurance industry. The group’s primary focus…
Upcoming Employment Standards Webinars
Employment Standards is offering webinars on various employment standards topics from now until early January. Sign up to learn in more detail about the rules for hours of work and pay, general holidays and vacations, and averaging agreements. Each webinar includes a Q&A session where participants can get live answers and information specific to their…
Survey Wants to Hear from You on Improving Alberta’s Road Test System
The provincial government is reviewing Alberta’s road test system and is looking for feedback on wait times, customer service and any other ideas to improve the system. The government will also be engaging with key industry stakeholders, including registry agents, driver examiners and Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, to discuss ways to improve wait time…
Your Feedback is Needed on these Business Surveys
The Alberta government recently launched a survey on potential changes to employment standards – a key Vote Prosperity recommendation from our network. The survey covers: youth employment rules, hours of work averaging agreements, temporary layoff notices and group terminations, and employment standards rules. The survey is open until November 28 and we encourage you to…
Province Introduces Bill 22, the Reform of Agencies, Boards and Commissions and Government Enterprises Act
The province has introduced Bill 22 based on the recommendation of the MacKinnon Panel to conduct a comprehensive review of all departments, agencies, boards and commissions, as well as the wider public sector. To find out more details on Bill 22 on the Government of Alberta website.
Inspiration Awards Are Now Taking Nominations
Every two years, government presents the Inspiration Awards to outstanding Albertans who are making a difference in their communities. Their efforts build awareness, contribute to violence prevention and advance healthy relationships for all Albertans. The next Inspiration Awards will be in spring 2020 and the call for nominations is now open. The deadline to submit…
Provincial Government Creates Red Tape Reduction Small Industry Panel
The panel is made up of small business owners, associations assisting small business growth, and successful Alberta-founded companies that started out as small businesses. They will work closely with Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction Grant Hunter and provide advice as to which regulatory processes are limiting the growth of Alberta’s small businesses. The panel…
Do You Want to Sell Your Product Beyond Our Borders? Find Out How!
Do you have a product that you’d like to sell beyond Medicine Hat? Doing business internationally begins with knowing where opportunity lies. This new webinar will give you the latest insights into the global economy. Register for the Fall 2019 Global Export Forecast webinar. But first find out the most important risks associated with international trade,…
Province Introduces Farm Freedom and Safety Act
Bill 26: the Farm Freedom and Safety Act was introduced on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, to address how employment standards, workers’ compensation, labour relations and occupational health and safety laws apply to farms and ranches. If passed, Bill 26 will repeal the Enhanced Protection for Farms and Ranch Workers Act, commonly referred to as Bill…
Statement from Premier Kenney on New Federal Cabinet
Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in response to the unveiling of the new federal cabinet: “Congratulations to all new and returning cabinet ministers in the Trudeau government. “With no ministers from Alberta, I hope that ministers with portfolios of especially urgent interest to our province will listen to Albertans, take our concerns seriously,…