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Key Takeaways from Our Budget 2026 Breakfast with Minister Olszewski
Minister Eleanor Olszewski came to Edmonton with a clear message for business: bring us your projects. Here’s what you missed.
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Welcomes Federal Budget 2026 and its Focus on Productivity, Business Growth, and Canadian Competitiveness
The Edmonton Chamber welcomes Budget 2026: Making our own Destiny, measures that support business investment, strengthen Canada’s ability to commercialize innovation, and encourage more Canadian capital to be invested in Canadian growth.
Read MoreKey Takeaways: The Cost of the Alberta Referendum
Business, Federal, Provincial October 13, 2026 Key Takeaways: The Cost of the Alberta Referendum The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Hon. Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney, former premiers of Alberta, for a multipartisan discussion on the implications of Alberta’s upcoming referendum, and what continued uncertainty could mean for businesses, investment, and long-term prosperity. …
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Welcomes West Coast Oil Pipeline (Pacific Link) Designation as a Major Step for Market Access, Investment and Economic Growth
Federal, News Release, Policy, Provincial October 1, 2026 Edmonton Chamber Welcomes West Coast Oil Pipeline (Pacific Link) Designation as a Major Step for Market Access, Investment and Economic Growth EDMONTON, AB – October 1, 2026 – The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s decision to move the West Coast Oil Pipeline, now known as Pacific…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Supports Bill C-39 Measures to Establish One-Year Federal Project Reviews and Streamline Permitting
Chamber Statement, Federal, News Release September 21, 2026 Edmonton Chamber Supports Bill C-39 Measures to Establish One-Year Federal Project Reviews and Streamline Permitting EDMONTON, AB – September 21, 2026 – The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomes measures introduced today through Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, that would establish one-year timelines for federal project…
Read More2026 Federal Budget Submission: Putting Edmonton Business Priorities on Ottawa’s Desk
Federal September 14, 2026 2026 Federal Budget Submission: Putting Edmonton Business Priorities on Ottawa’s Desk Click Here to Read our Full Submission Canada’s Economy Is Changing. Here’s What Edmonton Business Needs Next. From U.S. trade uncertainty to productivity and workforce pressures, we’re calling on Ottawa to make it easier for Edmonton businesses to invest, hire, trade and…
Read MoreKey Takeaways: A Conversation with Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne
Business, Events, Federal, Policy September 10, 2026 A Conversation with Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, for a discussion on Canada’s economic outlook, trade competitiveness, and the challenges and opportunities facing businesses amid growing global uncertainty. The conversation focused on…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Welcomes High-Speed Rail as a Major Opportunity for Alberta’s Economy
Federal, News Release, Policy, Provincial September 2, 2026 Edmonton Chamber Welcomes High-Speed Rail as a Major Opportunity for Alberta’s Economy The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomes this important step toward exploring high-speed rail connecting Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary. Better connections between Alberta’s major economic centers can mean a bigger labour market, easier access to…
Read MoreKey Takeaways From a Public Safety Conversation with Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State
Business, Events, Federal, Policy August 17, 2026 Key Takeaways from a conversation with the Hon. Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State In partnership with the Downtown Revitalization Coalition, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomed The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime. This event on August 13, 2026 was a timely conversation on public safety and what it means for Edmonton’s economic future. Joined by business…
Read MoreLetter to the Prime Minister: The WestJet Dispute and the Broader Case for a National Transportation Reliability Framework
Business, Federal, Policy August 1, 2026 The WestJet Dispute and the Broader Case of a National Transportation Reliability Framework Aug. 1, 2026 The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Re: The WestJet Dispute and the Broader Case for a…
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