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Agriculture Financial Services Corporation Looking For Feedback on Lending Services
The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is looking for feedback on the lending marketplace to better support Albertans with their financial needs. To participate please take this online survey and complete by August 14, 2019. For those interested in participating in an input advisory session click here to register in the nearest location.
Livestock Producer Tax Relief Designated Areas for 2019
The Government of Canada has released an initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec where livestock deferral has been authorized for 2019 due to extreme weather conditions. Preliminary analysis indicates that livestock producers in Western Canada and Quebec are experiencing significant forage shortages due to drought conditions, supporting an early designation…
Skills Gap in the Trades Survey
The Alberta Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council secured funding from Energy Efficiency Alberta to identify gaps in the knowledge and skills base of the Alberta trades workforce, as it relates to constructing energy-efficient buildings. The information gathered will be used to outline specific training needs to ensure the trades have the knowledge and…
Update on Harmonization of Building Codes
As first announced in the Fall Economic Statement, the National Research Council (NRC), through the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS), has made the National Building Code of Canada free to access as of April 2, 2019. The code contains the national model and standards for buildings, fire, plumbing and energy, and sets out the requirements for…
New Member: That’Z A Wrap
We are an Alberta based business that proudly serves Western Canada. At That’Z A Wrap we cosmetically change architectural fixtures and household objects. This process can be called vinyl wrapping. Vinyl wrapping is a high quality, low cost and environmentally friendly option for those looking for a change. This can be an effect way of changing the…
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Launches New App
This is the first-ever app at Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada and with this the department joins other government departments in providing public services to Canadians which are simple to use and trustworthy, as part of the shift to becoming more agile, open, and user-focused. This app will make it easier for businesses…
Member News: South Country Co-op Recognized with Award of Excellence
The Board and staff at the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce would like to extend our congratulations to South Country Co-op for being recognized with the Award of Excellence, Heart of Medicine Hat as part of the Community Spirit Awards given out by the City of Medicine Hat. We reached out to our…
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Comments on TMX Approval
Dr. Aaron Henry, Director of Environmental and Resources Policy at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today following the government’s approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX) project: “The government’s decision to move TMX forward is an encouraging first step towards generating $73 billion in benefits to Canada over the next…
Your Feedback is Needed on the Canada Training Benefit
The Government of Canada is currently undertaking a series of consultations for the Canada Training Benefit and would like your feedback to better understand the current training landscape. You can share your ideas by taking this online survey or by email. Deadline to submit feedback is July 31. This benefit would give money to help pay for training,…
New Videos Available for Alberta Agriculture and Food Companies
Two new videos are available to Alberta agriculture and food companies that are considering expanding in the export arena. Have You Thought about Exporting looks at why companies should consider exporting, what companies can prepare for and why they should contact Alberta Agriculture and Forestry to help them achieve their export goals. Export Essentials: What’s Involved in Exporting includes…