Release: Calgary businesses look for Parliament to advance competitiveness and accelerate implementation of key initiatives
As Parliament resumes amid economic uncertainty, Calgary’s business community encourages the federal government to move faster to leverage Canada’s resource strengths, diversify markets, boost competitiveness and attract foreign investment.
Statement: Calgary Chamber deeply concerned by growing infrastructure pressure
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is raising concerns about the state of City assets, with 11 per cent of capital infrastructure deemed to be in poor or very poor condition, with the associated risk rating rising to the ‘extensive’ category.
Submission: 2026 Alberta Budget
On behalf of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and our member businesses, we are pleased to provide our formal submission to the Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance regarding Budget 2026.
Statement: Calgary Chamber pleased with canola tariff reduction, energy MOU with China
We applaud Canada’s agreement with China to significantly reduce canola seed tariffs and welcome the MOU on economic cooperation signed to increase energy exports.
Release: Business optimism falls despite eased labour and supply chain concerns
While Calgary businesses are reporting fewer operational pressures related to labour and supply chains in Q4, overall confidence in the future continues to decline heading into the new year.
Statement: Calgary Chamber supports Council’s fiscal prudence; concerned by tax shift reversal
With the mid-cycle budget adjustments approved, we commend City Council for its commitment to fiscal prudence. However, we are concerned about Council’s decision to reverse the proposed one per cent tax shift, increasing the share of the burden placed on businesses.
Statement: Calgary businesses commend Ottawa-Alberta MOU
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce welcomes the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Alberta and the federal government. This agreement comes at a pivotal moment, recognizing Alberta’s – and the energy sector’s – essential role in unlocking national economic growth that will realize our ambition to be an energy superpower.
Submission: Calgary Chamber 2026 mid-cycle adjustment submission to City Council
For this mid-cycle adjustment, we are calling on the City to prioritize competitiveness, safety, vibrancy
and connectivity, ensuring Calgary is the best place to start and scale a business. With Calgary’s continually growing population, we are also calling on the City to make investments that will support Calgarians for years to come.
Release: 81% of Albertans back Ottawa’s push to build Canada
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce has released Infrastructure in Waiting: Building Canada for a Prosperous Future – a new report featuring 62 recommendations for the federal government to ensure Canada can build beyond the major projects list, turning infrastructure in waiting into infrastructure in action.
Release: Business optimism declines, lowest level in two years
New data reveals that businesses in Calgary are facing mounting economic challenges, with 24 per cent of Calgary businesses feeling pessimistic about the future – the highest level since Q4 2023.
Release: Calgary Chamber encouraged by economic focus & regulatory changes in Budget 2025; concerned by mounting deficit
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see Budget 2025 reflect a focus on key economic priorities – all with the goal of enhancing Canada’s competitiveness.
Submission: Consulting Canadians on the operation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
As the Government of Canada prepares for the 2026 joint review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the Calgary Chamber of Commerce is pleased to provide a submission on behalf our of members.
Statement: Calgary Chamber congratulates new Mayor & Council
On behalf of Calgary’s business community, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce extends its congratulations to Mr. Jeromy Farkas and the 14 Councillors being sworn in today as Calgary’s next Mayor and City Council.
Statement: Calgary Chamber encouraged by Throne Speech focus on diversification, fiscal prudence & quality of life measures
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the Government of Alberta’s Speech from the Throne, outlining priorities of fiscal prudence, diversification and investing in quality of life.
Release: Calgary Chamber releases ‘Small Business, Big Impact’
To mark Small Business Week, the Calgary Chamber releases Small Business, Big Impact – a policy framework with 18 recommendations for all levels of government to foster innovation, attract investment and strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of small businesses in a changing economy.
