Give us feedback on Alberta's flood mitigation planThe flood of 2013 was the most costly natural disaster in Canadian history, leaving behind $6 billion in damages and recovery costs, and affecting 7,000 businesses. As we approach the flood’s 5-year anniversary, we want to know if your business was impacted and whether you support the Alberta Government’s plan to mitigate future extreme weather events. You can learn more about the government’s plan and provide us your feedback by taking the two-minute survey below. Join us on February 8 as we host Alberta’s Transportation Minister Brian Mason for a timely discussion on the importance of flood mitigation, and protecting and improving Alberta’s economic infrastructure. Dive DeeperU.S. tax reform: What your business needs to know about its impact on the Canadian economyThe United States recently enacted their largest tax reform in several decades. Given the amount of economic activity between Canada and the United States, and the mobility of global investments, any changes to the U.S. corporate tax structure has the potential to impact Canada’s economy. In this blog, we analyze the tax reform, its potential impact on the Canadian economy, and how our policymakers should respond to growing U.S. competitiveness. Give your inputTell the Alberta Government how the 2018 Budget can support your businessThe Alberta Government is looking for input for their 2018 budget, which is expected to be released in March. We’ve created a simple way for you to lend your voice to government’s consultation process. Click the button below to easily send a letter to the provincial government outlining how they can support businesses in Alberta. Make sure to send the letter before the end of the government’s consultation on February 9th. In case you missed itChambers across North America come together in support of NAFTALeaders of twenty-five chambers of commerce from across Canada, the United states, and Mexico, Including Zoe Addington your Calgary Chamber Director of Policy, came together in Montreal last week to demonstrate the North American business community’s collective support for NAFTA. All chambers signed a joint statement stressing the importance of maintaining NAFTA for all three countries. Through coming together and uniting as one voice, we are building a coalition of support for free trade across the continent and demonstrating how vital NAFTA is to business' success. Minister Shannon Phillips: An energy efficient future for Alberta business📅 February 21, 2018 🕒 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 📍 Hyatt Regency Calgary Many Alberta businesses benefited from energy efficiency programs in 2017. A new expansion will mean an easier application process, more products, more funding, and more savings for companies. The Honourable Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks and the Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office, will join the Chamber to discuss the new ways Alberta businesses can save money by taking advantage of energy efficiency programs. |