The Public & Government Affairs Department measurably contributes to the Chamber's profile and effectiveness as the leading edge business advocate and forum for debate, and a credible source for policy analysis and issue commentary that advocates new and innovative solutions to improve the business climate on behalf of our members.

What's New

In the News

New Resource: June 23, 2009
Access the Aboriginal Workforce Symposium Resource Website

News Release: June 19, 2009
Plan It Calgary's key directions sound but challenges remain

News Release: June 18, 2009
Reduction of short-term parking rates represents "municipal stimulus" for downtown businesses

New Initiative: June 15, 2009
Coalition for Property Tax Fairness
A new coalition of organizations representing Calgary taxpayers have joined forces to grade the Mayor and Aldermen on how well each have done in defending the interests of taxpayers. The Coalition for Property Tax Fairness has released its first Calgary Municipal Report Card based on four criteria: Taxpayer-friendly voting record, office budget management, initiative in policy making, as well as proactive stakeholder engagement and responsiveness. View website
News Release
Municipal Report Card
Backgrounder

Article: June 2, 2009
Chamber wins campaign to reform civic election donation rules

Article: April 20, 2009
2009 First Quarter Update

News Release: March 26, 2009
Calgary Chamber of Commerce releases major research report connecting local business with the largest untapped labour force in Alberta

Publication: March 26, 2009
Completing the Circle: Realities, Challenges and Strategies to Improve Aboriginal Labour Market Outcomes in the Calgary Region

Major Projects & Initiatives

Aboriginal Workforce Initiative
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Talent Pool Development Society, is seeking to undertake research and present recommendations regarding programming to improve the economic and labour market outcomes of Aboriginal people and entrepreneurs both within, and transitioning to, the Calgary region, with a focus on the current and emerging workforce - Aboriginal youth. Learn more

Access the Aboriginal Workforce Symposium Resource Website

Coalition for Property Tax Fairness
A new coalition of organizations representing Calgary taxpayers have joined forces to grade the Mayor and Aldermen on how well each have done in defending the interests of taxpayers. The Coalition for Property Tax Fairness has released its first Calgary Municipal Report Card based on four criteria: Taxpayer-friendly voting record, office budget management, initiative in policy making, as well as proactive stakeholder engagement and responsiveness. View website
News Release
Muncipal Report Card
Backgrounder

Summary of '08 & '09 Initiatives and Results < More >

First Quarter 2009
Fourth Quarter & 2008 Results Summary

Priority Areas

Economic Competitiveness

 Workforce Development & Housing Affordability

 Renaissance Calgary

Land, Energy & Environmental Futures

Upcoming Political & Policy Events

Monday, July 20, 2009
AFN 2009 Keynote Series - Allan McLeod

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
AFN 2009 Keynote Series - Grand Chief Edward John (Akile Ch'oh)

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
AFN 2009 Keynote Series - Herb George (Satsan)

Thursday, July 23, 2009
AFN National Chief's Reception

Publications & Presentations <More>

June 15, 2009
Municipal Report Card
Backgrounder

June 4, 2009
Positioning Canada as a leading low carbon energy user, producer and exporter

May 7, 2009
Speech - Plan It Calgary - Gaining Ground Summit

March 26, 2009
Completing the Circle: Realities, challenges and strategies to improve Aboriginal labour market outcomes in the Calgary Region

January 15, 2009
2009 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission

December 9, 2008
2009 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

News Releases <More>

June 19, 2009
Plan It Calgary's key directions sound but challenges remain

June 18, 2009
Reduction of short-term parking rates represents "municipal stimulus" for downtown businesses

June 15, 2009
New Taxpayer Coalition grades Calgary Mayor and Aldermen

March 26, 2009
Calgary Chamber of Commerce releases major research report connecting local business with the largest untapped labour force in Alberta

Op-Eds <More>

June 18, 2009
We're on right Plan It

June 4, 2009
Chamber led fight for reform

May 21, 2009
New approach to energy game

May 7, 2009
Low carbon conundrum

Articles <More>

June 16, 2009
Design of greenhouse gas emissions pricing system critical to Alberta's competitiveness

June 16, 2009
New federal $1 billion clean energy research fund critical to carbon challenge

June 16, 2009
Trade protectionism jeopardizes economic recovery

June 9, 2009
Proposed CPP changes give older workers greater flexibility and increase talent pool for employers

June 2, 2009
Chamber presents a low carbon vision to Canada's Minister of Environment

June 2, 2009
Chamber wins campaign to reform civic election donation rules