Statement: Calgary Chamber welcomes formal signing of the Cooperation Agreement on Environmental and Impact Assessment
We welcome Alberta and Ottawa’s formal signing of the Cooperation Agreement on Environmental and Impact Assessment, marking progress on the MOU by addressing policy inconsistencies.
Statement: Calgary Chamber encouraged by MOU progress; reemphasizes importance of the agreement
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce acknowledges progress made on the Alberta-Ottawa MOU, despite no additional announcement today, and encourages both parties to continue negotiations toward a lasting agreement as a precondition for attracting investment.
Statement: Calgary Chamber welcomes launch of the Alberta Trade Discovery Centre in Calgary
We welcome the launch of the Alberta Trade Discovery Centre in Calgary this fall, which will provide high school students with hands-on exposure to careers in the skilled trades.
Release: Alberta’s agriculture sector navigating rising costs and uncertainty; looks for policy modernization
The Calgary Chamber’s new report, Growing Alberta’s Global Agriculture Advantage, outlines ongoing challenges, alongside a series of recommendations aimed at modernizing the policy landscape and strengthening the sector’s long-term competitiveness.
Statement: Calgary Chamber welcomes Alberta’s new legislation to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers
We welcome Alberta’s introduction of the Interprovincial Trade Mutual Recognition Act – an important step toward recognizing regulatory standards across provinces and enabling the freer movement of goods nationwide.
Statement: Calgary Chamber applauds federal-provincial agreement on methane equivalency
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s announcement of an agreement-in-principle on methane emissions, demonstrating further progress on the Memorandum of Understanding signed last November.
Business Case for an Underground Green Line
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce echoes the importance of an underground alignment to minimize long-term disruption to businesses in the downtown area and preserve downtown property tax values.
Statement: Calgary Chamber proud to see Calgary recognized as a host city for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce congratulates the City of Calgary and its partners on Alberta being selected to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.
Statement: Calgary Chamber welcomes Alberta’s leadership in national job creation
The Calgary Chamber welcomes Alberta’s leadership in national job creation over the past year, with more than 85,000 jobs created – 75,000 more than the next-highest province.
Release: Half of Calgary businesses say Alberta separation discourse is impacting the economy
A new survey finds that 51 per cent of Calgary respondents say the current discourse around Alberta’s separation from Canada is affecting the provincial economy, with 93 per cent describing the impact as negative.
Statement: Calgary Chamber welcomes Alberta-Ottawa agreement on project review alignment
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see Alberta and Ottawa reach an agreement to harmonize approval processes and accelerate major projects in the province through alignment on Environmental and Impact Assessments.
2026 Alberta Budget: What you need to know
The deficit budget tabled by the Alberta government reflects the province’s continued reliance on non-renewable resource revenue, alongside the need to invest in services and infrastructure to meet the needs of a larger population base.
Release: Calgary Chamber pleased with core investments in Budget 2026; concerned by revenue instability
Overall, the budget represents a balanced investment in the delivery of core services, amidst economic challenges arising from both the drop in non-renewable resource revenues and ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Statement: Calgary Chamber welcomes Defence Industrial Strategy, signalling action on economic growth and security
The Calgary Chamber welcomes the federal government’s new Defence Industrial Strategy at a time when business opportunities are vital to strengthening our domestic economy and supporting Canada’s long-term sovereignty.
Statement: Calgary Chamber looks for First Ministers to prioritize economic collaboration
As the Premiers and federal government meet in Ottawa over the coming days, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce emphasizes the importance of economic cooperation amid ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
