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Press Release: Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Downtown’s Momentum 

Business, City of Edmonton, Municipal, News, News Release, Policy July 27, 2026 Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Downtown’s Momentum Edmonton Chamber asks City Council to direct Administration to act now on construction coordination, business relief measures and public safety.  EDMONTON – (July 27, 2026) Edmonton is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country,…

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City Councillor Budget Roundtables: Edmonton Business Leaders Talk Budget Priorities with City Council

Business, City of Edmonton, Municipal, Policy June 23, 2026 City Councillor Budget Roundtables: Edmonton Business Leaders Talk Budget Priorities with City Council  The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce recently hosted Councillor Reed Clarke (Ward Nakota Isga) and Councillor Keren Tang (Ward Karhiio) for a candid conversation with Edmonton business leaders. This is first session in a new summer-long series designed to give Council direct input from the business…

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Letter to the Mayor: A Proposed Phased Return to In-Person Work for Municipal Employees

On behalf of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, I am pleased to extend our full support for
your call to action regarding economic corridors and trade-enabling infrastructure in Canada.
The Edmonton Chamber applauds your leadership in advocating for strategic investment in
interprovincial mega-infrastructure projects that will enhance our nation’s competitiveness and
economic prosperity.

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Letter to the Mayor: Feedback on Proposed Performance Indicators

On behalf of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, I am pleased to extend our full support for
your call to action regarding economic corridors and trade-enabling infrastructure in Canada.
The Edmonton Chamber applauds your leadership in advocating for strategic investment in
interprovincial mega-infrastructure projects that will enhance our nation’s competitiveness and
economic prosperity.

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Letter From the CEO – Jasper Avenue Construction Impacts (117 Street to 121 Street) 

On behalf of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, I am pleased to extend our full support for
your call to action regarding economic corridors and trade-enabling infrastructure in Canada.
The Edmonton Chamber applauds your leadership in advocating for strategic investment in
interprovincial mega-infrastructure projects that will enhance our nation’s competitiveness and
economic prosperity.

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Support 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…

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Edmonton’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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Budget 2025 Letter to the Mayor

Business, City of Edmonton, Municipal, Policy November 28, 2025 Budget 2025 Letter to the Mayor November 28, 2025     Dear Mayor Knack:  Edmonton’s business community remains concerned about the City’s financial trajectory and the impacts of rising municipal costs on businesses, workers, and residents. As Council prepares for the 2025 Fall Budget Adjustment and the final Spring…

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Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Launches 2025 Mayoral Debate in Partnership with Global News Edmonton

On Monday, June 24, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association (DBA) will hold a joint press conference to urge Edmonton City Council to vote in favour on extending the Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) — a critical move that will shape the future of Edmonton’s attractiveness, economy, and investment climate.

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Team Edmonton Challenges Team Dallas to a Civic Face-Off in Support of Our Communities

As the Edmonton Oilers take on the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final, Team Edmonton is stepping up — issuing a friendly challenge to the City of Dallas and its civic leaders. This is more than a hockey rivalry; it’s a chance to show what our cities stand for.

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