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5 Minutes for Business: Trustworthy AI – Why the OECD’s Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence Matters
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to solve complex problems in Canada and around the world, but also brings forward numerous risks. In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, we examine the first international standard for AI policies that was introduced at the OECD Ministerial and how it could positively affect Canadian businesses. Find…
Canadian Chamber Issues Open Letter to All Premiers
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) issued a letter to all premiers urging them to take significant and meaningful action on advancing the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). The economic loss of our lack of free inter-provincial trade amounts to $130 billion per year according to a recent Senate committee report. Canada prides itself on…
Share Your Ideas and Thoughts with the “Shape Your City” Online Forum
City of Medicine Hat launched a new tool to support engagement with City of Medicine Hat residents. ‘Shape Your City’ provides an online forum for engagement activities including polls, surveys, discussion forums, idea boards, and more, allowing a convenient touchpoint for residents to provide feedback and stay engaged and informed on topical City issues. The initial launch…
New Member: Lashes by Tonia
Lashes by Tonia provides Medicine Hat with quality eyelash extensions in classic, hybrid, volume, and mega volume styles. I provide a comfortable home studio with appointments available from early mornings to evenings and weekends. I am also a certified eyelash extension instructor that offers private lessons to aspiring lash artists in all styles. I provide online…
Provincial Government Seeks Feedback on Proposed Farm Freedom and Safety Act
The Government of Alberta is looking to consult with Albertans on legislation that will replace Bill 6 – Alberta Farm and Workplace Legislation passed by the previous provincial government. Consultations are occurring this summer and will inform changes needed for employment standards, workers’ compensation, occupational health and safety, and labour relations laws that apply on…
Have Your Say on the New Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction System
The new Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system will replace the current large emitter regulations currently in place on January 1, 2020. A critical component of TIER development is gathering stakeholder input to inform analysis and system design. Under the proposed plan, large emitters that produce more than the allowable limit of carbon dioxide…
New Member: Giving & Receiving
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Take AgSafe Alberta’s Farm Safety Survey
AgSafe Alberta is asking for feedback in a short survey so they can learn more about you and determine stakeholders knowledge on farm safety, current legislation, and AgSafe Alberta in order to better serve the public. Take the survey here. Source: https://agsafeab.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bfac2872191154572a531df&id=cfa3d6fdad&e=9629534b4a
Feedback Being Collected on Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Government of Canada is introducing changes to occupation-specific work permits allowing for greater labour mobility for temporary foreign workers. Deadine for submitting feedback is July 21st. For more information click here. Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2019/2019-06-22/html/notice-avis-eng.html#nc2
Business Beat: Fueling Business Growth Through a Network of Connections, Support and Influence
My activity over the past couple of months has been primarily focused on building our connections, while enhancing our supports and building our influence. It has been rewarding to see how a strong network with both breadth and quality of connections compounds our influence, effectiveness and success in the business community and fuels business growth.…