Avenue Living Communities (ALC) is Western Canada’s fastest growing private apartment building owner and operator. Founded in 2006, with investment in a few apartment buildings in southern Alberta, ALC has since grown to manage over 8,000 rental apartments and townhomes in more than 340 buildings across 18 different locations in the mid-west provinces. ALC lives by…

As the third-largest concentration of Artificial Intelligence(AI) experts in the world, Canada has emerged as a leader in the global race to develop AI, but businesses have a lot on their plate keeping up with the rapid pace and complex developments in their industry. AI-enabled systems are increasingly prevalent across all sectors, which is why…

As the first G20 economy to legalize recreational cannabis for adult use, Canada must do more to take advantage of its first-mover status and realize the full economic potential of the country’s burgeoning industry. To support these global ambitions, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has established the National Cannabis Working Group to develop and advocate…

It’s time for vacation! Before you pack your bags make sure to follow these 5 insurance travel tips: Pack your wallet card which has the Voyage Assistance contact information for emergencies while travelling. Go to my-benefits health and review the “Travel Health” section for any advisories. If you have a medical emergency contact Voyage Assistance…

The value of entrepreneurship is much more than dollars and cents. While we often focus on the revenue generation of a business as a guiding marker of success, there are many added benefits to the practice of entrepreneurship than cash alone. The advantages of entrepreneurship cross over cultures, demographics and financial status. The ability to…

The Government of Canada is seeking your input on key elements of the pay equity regulations under the new Pay Equity Act. Employers, managers, or any other person designated by the employer to manage human resources or personnel operations of the business or organization to complete the survey as you will be asked to provide the…

For the 43rd general election, EC is launching its campaign prior to the drop of the writ (pre-election campaign) to increase awareness on the upcoming general election, position itself as the official source of information on the electoral process, and encourage eligible Canadians to register to vote and work in a federal election. The pre-election…

Despite repeated requests of the federal government to be part of the reconciliation discussion, the business community has been by-and-large excluded. This unfortunate reality is why we seek to demonstrate to the federal government that businesses and Indigenous peoples are often way ahead of them in reconciliation. On May 13, we sat down with business…

Entrepreneurs, there is a new initiative underway! Are you ready to join the movement? With a focus on existing and developing businesses, and a changing landscape to employment, our region is facing a shift in how we view economic diversity. A newly-formed consortium of business, governments and service agencies called Invest Southeast Alberta is launching…

The Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP) provides financial support to Canadian workers, under federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions, who are owed money when their employer files for bankruptcy or becomes subject to a receivership. The federal government has opened a consultation process about the development of regulations that would support recent legislative changes made to the…