The Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) published their submission for Finance Canada’s consultations on stock options. It included five main principles that focus on improving the Canadian economy by attracting and retaining key talent through compensation. On behalf of the Canadian business community the CCC recommends exempting companies that are investing in growth, expansion and…

The provincial government announced that it is removing more barriers that impede trade between the provinces. In July, the province eliminated 13 exceptions in the Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Removing these exceptions makes ensures that Alberta has the lowest amount of exceptions of any province or territory in the country. The eliminated exceptions deal…

The Government of Alberta and the Blackfoot Confederacy signed a relationship agreement that will set out a formal process for ministers, chiefs and councils to meet regularly on pre-agreed topics including: education, environment and lands, health, economic development and employment and political and legal issues. The Blackfoot Confederacy includes three First Nations in southern Alberta: the…

In an address to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu announced several red-tape reductions for municipalities with more to come. The chamber network has advocated to the government to ensure that the regulatory burden for business is efficient and not over burdensome. Some of the examples of the government reducing red…

The key issues for Canadian businesses in 2020 will be taxation, regulation, and skills. That was the consensus at this year’s Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting (AGM), the largest gathering of business leaders in Canada. “Distilling the aspirations and concerns of 200,000 businesses across Canada can be a challenging endeavour, but this year our members…

The Minister of Justice, Doug Schweitzer, has expanded his ‘talking rural crime’ tour to include more townhalls and an online survey. The minister, who has been travelling around the province since Sept. 5 to hear people’s concerns about rural crime, continues to meet with residents, business owners, rural crime watch groups and officials. To meet popular…

NAIT and SAIT presidents will co-chair the Skills for Jobs Task Force and find ways to expand and strengthen apprenticeship education to meet labour demands. The task force will include 19 members and will inform government on ways to increase awareness of the value of skilled trade careers and strengthen enrollment in apprenticeship programs, raise…

City of Medicine Hat administration is looking to gather information and further explore how to better serve our community’s growing seniors population, promoting both community vibrancy and financial sustainability. In August 2016, staff were directed by City Council to examine alternative models, along with associated operating costs, as part of the Seniors Centre Development Project.…

The province is increasing funding to help more women enter the skilled trades and build rewarding futures for themselves, their families and all Albertans. The Government of Alberta is providing Women Building Futures, a non-profit-career-building organization, with $10 million over the next four years. The investment will ensure the province is able to meet the growing…

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