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Fair Deal Panel Looking for Public Feedback
The Fair Deal Panel is consulting Albertans on how best to define and secure a fair deal for Alberta. They’re exploring ideas that give us a bigger voice within the federation, increase our power over areas of provincial jurisdiction, and advance our vital economic interests, such as building energy pipelines. Get involved by sharing your…
Data is Important, See How Statistics Canada is Preparing for 2021 Census
From May to June 2019, Statistics Canada conducted a census test to evaluate the census questionnaire—including new and modified questions—as well as collection procedures and tools to get ready for the 2021 Census of Population and the 2021 Census of Agriculture. The data collected from the 2019 Census Test is now being analyzed and reviewed…
Business Beat: The Economic Value of Sports Tourism and Events
With 2019 coming to an end, it is exciting to review what has happened over the last 12 months in Medicine Hat. This past year our community held more than 70 tournaments, events, festivals and conferences, all bringing outside visitors to Medicine Hat and the surrounding area. Sport and event tourism is the fastest growing…
Counterfeit Currency: Can You Tell the Difference? Be Vigilant this Holiday Season!
The Bank of Canada has sent a reminder for businesses to be vigilant in checking bank notes this holiday season. Counterfeiters see frantic shoppers and busy retail line-ups as a prime opportunity to pass fake notes. The Bank’s advice: don’t let them. Remember: Routinely checking all bank notes allows you to intercept counterfeits, keeping them out…
Alberta Export Expansion Program Now Taking Applications
Starting Dec. 2, small and medium-sized enterprises, municipalities, First Nations and Metis Settlements, industry associations and economic development organizations can apply for funding through a single application stream to: Promote Alberta exports through international business travel, or Bring international buyers to Alberta. The Alberta Export Expansion Program has a continuous intake with an annual budget…
Heading Out to Cut Down Your Christmas Tree? Find Out Where and How!
Heading out to find the perfect Christmas tree is a cherished tradition for many Alberta families. You can cut your own Christmas tree on provincial Crown land within Alberta’s Green Area with a permit from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. It’s important to note that there are no locations for cutting with a TM66 permit within the White Area of…
Farm Freedom and Safety Act: What is Changing and How will it Impact You?
The Government of Alberta is introducing new legislation that will impact Alberta producers. Bill 26 also known as the Farm Freedom and Safety Act (FFSA) changes current employment, workers compensation coverage, and occupational health and safety requirements for producers. Â The following guide will serve as an overview of how these changes will impact you. What…
DYK: General Holiday Pay and Banked Overtime Rules Changed?
DYK: General Holiday Pay and Banked Overtime Rules Changed? Since 2018, your Chamber has been asking the provincial Government to make changes to how averaging agreements and the treatment of statutory holidays were handled. We were pleased that this past summer Bill 2 received Royal Assent, implementing the changes we were looking for. What does…
Spring Ahead, Fall Back, Stay the Same? Take the Daylight Saving Time Survey!
Every March, Albertans ’spring forward’ an hour to observe daylight saving time and then ’fall back’ an hour in November to revert to Standard Time. This online survey will be available until Tuesday, December 10. Quick facts In October 2019, legislation was tabled in British Columbia to move to summer hours all year. Legislation has…
Learn About How to Capture Growth Opportunities in the Local Food Market
Explore Local begins its 2020 webinar series on Tuesday December 3, 2019 with the webinar Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Topics covered in this series range from food safety, to local food trends and opportunities as well as alternative market channels. Explore Local is the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry program that helps producers and others…