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Alberta Needs to Lead — Not Leave — Canada
Business, CEO, Provincial March 3, 2026 Alberta Needs to Lead — Not Leave — Canada Originally published in the Edmonton Journal. March 3, 2026 By: Doug Griffiths, CEO, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Separation isn’t the answer to Alberta’s frustrations with Ottawa. And talking about it is costing us the leverage we need to win the fights that…
Read MoreBudget in a Blink: Your 5-Minute Breakdown of the 2026 Alberta Provincial Budget
Policy, Provincial February 27, 2026 Budget in a Blink: Your 5-Minute Breakdown of the 2026 Alberta Provincial Budget The Edmonton Chamber attended Alberta’s Provincial Budget announcement on Thursday, February 26th, and we’re breaking down what it means for Edmonton’s business community. Yesterday, the Government of Alberta released Budget 2026, sending a clear signal: Alberta is investing…
Read MoreSupport for the Downtown Attainable Housing Incentive Program
Business, City of Edmonton, Municipal, Policy February 26, 2026 Support for the Downtown Attainable Housing Incentive Program February 26, 2026 Dear Members of Executive Committee, On behalf of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express our strong support for the Downtown Attainable Housing Incentive Program, one of the first catalyst projects under…
Read MoreTransforming Alberta’s Healthcare System: Key Takeaways from the Chamber Conversation with Alberta’s Health Ministers, presented by Alberta Blue Cross
Business, Events, Policy, Provincial February 26, 2026 Transforming Alberta’s Healthcare System: Key Takeaways from the Chamber Conversation with Alberta’s Health Ministers, presented by Alberta Blue Cross For the first time, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce hosted all four Alberta health ministers for a single discussion of the future of healthcare in the province. The discussion featured Minister LaGrange (Primary and Preventive Care), Minister…
Read MoreEdmonton’s Future: Key Takeaways from the Chamber’s Inaugural Leader’s Dinner
Business, City of Edmonton, Events, Municipal, Policy February 19, 2026 Edmonton’s Future: Key Takeaways from the Chamber’s Inaugural Leader’s Dinner At the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Leaders Dinner on February 12, 2026, Chamber CEO Doug Griffiths hosted Mayor Andrew Knack for a candid Q&A, joined by Edmonton City councillors, City Manager Eddie Robar, and senior executives within City Administration This…
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