Policy
Edmonton 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 launches Back on Track to bring affordability, accountability and results to City budgeting
Business, City of Edmonton, Municipal, News, News Release, Policy September 28, 2026 Edmonton Chamber launches Back on Track to bring affordability, accountability and results to City budgeting Plan calls for clearer priorities and immediate action on neighbourhood renewal and construction disruption EDMONTON, AB, September 28, 2026 — The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce today launched Back on Track, a…
Read MoreRoundtable Recap: Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi Talks Economic Growth, Public Safety, and Alberta’s Future
Business, Policy, Provincial September 24, 2026 Key Takeaways from a Round Table with Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi On September 22nd, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce hosted Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, Deputy Leader Rakhi Pancholi, and Shadow Minister for Jobs, Economy, and Trade Rhiannon Hoyle for a roundtable discussion with Edmonton Chamber members. The conversation focused on the economic conditions…
Read MoreEconomic Learning Mission to Ireland: State of the Economy
Chamber Team, International, Policy September 15, 2026 Economic Learning Mission to Ireland: State of the Economy RSVP to our 2026 State of the Economy Event Last year, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce launched Edmonton’s first comprehensive economic scorecard, benchmarking our region against other major Canadian economies in our inaugural State of the Economy report. The 2026 edition…
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 2026 City Councillor Budget Engagement Series Takeaways 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 leaders, community partners, and Chamber members,…
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…
Read MorePress 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,…
Read MoreConsultation: Advancing Edmonton’s Economic Priorities with MP Karim Bardeesy
Business, Federal, Policy July 22, 2026 Consultation: Advancing Edmonton’s Economic Priorities with MP Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry On July 21, 2026, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce hosted MP Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, for a roundtable with business, post-secondary, and community leaders from across Edmonton’s aerospace…
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