Posts Tagged ‘Canada’
Edmonton 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 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 More2027 Federal Budget Submission: Putting Edmonton Business Priorities on Ottawa’s Desk
Federal September 14, 2026 2027 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 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 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…
Read MoreKey Takeaways: A Conversation with Minister Jason Nixon
Business, Events, Policy June 23, 2026 A Conversation with the Hon. Jason Nixon On June 22, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomed brand new Minister of Finance, the Honourable Jason Nixon for a timely conversation with the business community. With shifting economic conditions the discussion focused on fiscal outlook, resource revenue, and opportunities for strategic investment. Here are the key takeaways. Oil price volatility continues…
Read MoreInside Alberta’s Industrial Heartland: Mayor Andrew Knack Joins the Chamber and Members on a Tour
Business May 29, 2026 Inside Alberta’s Industrial Heartland: Mayor Andrew Knack Joins the Chamber and Members on a Tour In collaboration with the Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA), the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce was proud to host a tour of the Industrial Heartland alongside Chamber members, Mayor Andrew Knack, and Mayor of Fort Saskatchewan and Chairperson of the AIHA, Lisa Makin. What we saw was beyond…
Read MorePress Release: Edmonton Chamber Welcomes Finalized Alberta–Canada MOU & Advancement of a West Coast Pipeline
Federal, News, News Release, Policy, Provincial May 15, 2026 Edmonton Chamber Welcomes Finalized Alberta–Canada MOU & Advancement of a West Coast Pipeline EDMONTON – (May 15, 2026) – The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s landmark implementation agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, which sets a clear path toward advancing a…
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