In May 2025, Edmonton Chamber members from across the manufacturing sector sat down to share the real challenges and opportunities they face. From food production to advanced manufacturing, cannabis, pharmaceuticals, and machinery, these businesses are critical to our local economy — but they’re navigating growing pressures.
What we heard was clear: complex and overlapping regulations, labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, and interprovincial trade barriers are slowing growth. At the same time, many businesses feel government programs meant to help are often difficult to access.
The insights gathered directly from our members will help shape the Chamber’s advocacy to push for clearer policies, stronger support, and the conditions Edmonton manufacturers need to thrive.
Thank you to our participants:
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Jason Pincock, Edmonton Chamber Board Member / COO — LogiCan
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Grant Pilgrim, VP - HSE, Technical Training — Master Flo Valve Inc.
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Nate Deboer, Owner — Akrivis Machine Inc.
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Galen Kjargaard, Owner — Sip Liquor Market
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Nick Scott — Alberta Food Security
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Bill Jaklin, Western Canada Sales Manager — Mazak Corporation Canada
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Swapnil Ballal, MSc, VP and Head of Manufacturing — Entos Pharmaceuticals
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Kevin Ramnarine — PrairiesCan
Click here to download the full report. To be involved in other consultations, please reach out to our Policy and Government Relations Team at policy@edmontonchamber.com.
