Federal Tariff Supports for Businesses and Workers
The Government of Canada has announced $7.5 billion in new and enhanced measures to support Canadian businesses and workers affected by U.S. tariffs.
What’s happening between Canada and the United States right now?
Canada’s trade relationship with the United States has entered a new period of uncertainty following the deterioration of negotiations between Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government and the Trump administration.
Statement: Calgary Chamber encouraged by federal support for businesses impacted by tariffs
The Calgary Chamber welcomes this morning’s announcement from the federal government of $7.5 billion in strategic supports to protect Canadian businesses and workers from the impact of new U.S. tariffs.
What businesses are weighing as Alberta debates separation
As Alberta debates separation, businesses are weighing risks to investment, hiring, growth, and long-term economic certainty.
Statement: Calgary Chamber reaffirms no deal is better than a bad deal: Canada-US trade talks
While the Calgary Chamber is concerned about the follow-on effects of the deterioration of negotiations between Canada and the United States, we stand firm that no deal is better than a bad deal.
Lessons from Quebec: How separatism impacted the economy and business community
What can Alberta learn from Quebec? Explore the economic and business impacts of decades of separatism debates.
A border is not a trade strategy: Removing barriers without creating new ones
Examining why removing internal trade barriers, not creating new borders, is the smarter path for economic growth and prosperity.
Following the Money: Equalization and Alberta Separatism
A fact-based look at equalization, Alberta’s contributions, and why the program is central to separatism debates.
Statement: Calgary Chamber underscores need for immediate resolution to WestJet labour disruption
The Calgary Chamber urges WestJet and CUPE to reach a timely agreement that provides long-term stability for WestJet employees and the airline.
Lessons from Brexit: The economic risks of using referendums to send a message
What can Alberta learn from Brexit? Explore how constitutional uncertainty affected investment, business confidence, and growth.
Release: Calgary businesses call for renewed focus on core services, infrastructure
Ahead of City Council developing the 2027-2030 Municipal Services Plans and Budgets, the Calgary Chamber has released a preliminary report outlining the business community’s priorities, with core services, public transit infrastructure and community safety emerging as top concerns.
Statement: Calgary Chamber welcomes agreement on Pathways framework
Building on Alberta’s submission to the Major Projects Office for a pipeline to the west coast, this framework is a vital step in providing the certainty producers need to move forward with pipeline construction and expanding production.
Statement: Calgary Chamber welcomes Alberta’s proposal for a pipeline to the west coast
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s announcement of a plan for a new Alberta pipeline to the west coast, in partnership with Trans Mountain and Pembina Pipeline Corporation, along with the final agreement on the terms of the Pathways project.
Submission: Strengthening One Canadian Economy through trade and transportation
The Chamber supports the government’s objective of improving trade corridor performance, strengthening transportation networks, and reducing barriers that impede economic growth, investment and productivity.
Submission: Supporting timely decision-making for major projects
As the economic centre of Western Canada, Calgary has a strong interest in ensuring Canada can attract investment and deliver major projects efficiently.
