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

Highlights

Employment Opportunity - Policy Analyst

We are looking for a top-notch Policy Analyst to join our talented Public & Government Affairs team. Learn more about the opportunity here.

July 20, 2010
Second Quarter Update

July 12, 2010
Competition would strengthen health care delivery
Submission to the Minister's Advisory Committee on Health on the new Alberta Health Act

June 30, 2010
Creating a more efficient regulatory system

May 10, 2010
New policy and speaker series will contribute ideas to national energy and climate change policy development

April 29, 2010
New survey of business community shows top municipal priorities are fiscal management and transparency indecision-making

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.

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Changing The Climate: Canada's New Energy Environment
Canada needs a vision of energy and climate change that recognizes the interdependency of Canadian and U.S. energy systems, encourages continuous improvement of environmental performance, and drives technology development.

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Summary of Initiatives and Results < More >

Second Quarter 2010
First Quarter 2010

2009 Results Summary
2008 Results Summary

Priority Areas

Economic Competitiveness
Government Fiscal Management
Local Business Success
Health Care

Upcoming Political & Policy Events

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
T. Boone Pickens

More exciting speakers to come.

Publications & Presentations <More>

July 9, 2010
Submission to the Minister's Advisory Committee on Health on the new Alberta Health Act

June 25, 2010
Response to the Regulatory Enhancement Project Stakeholder Workshop Questionnaire - Policy Integration Framework and Policy Assurance System

January 15, 2010
Response to the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan Phase I Feedback Questionnaire

December 2, 2009
2010 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

News Releases <More>

July 12, 2010
Competition would strengthen health care delivery

May 10, 2010
New policy and speaker series will contribute ideas to national energy and climate change policy development

April 29, 2010
New survey of business community shows top municipal priorities are fiscal management and transparency in decision-making

March 11, 2010
Competitiveness Review changes will help restore investor confidence and attract new investment

Op-Eds <More>

March 25, 2010
A tale of two royalty reviews

March 11, 2010
Let dollars move with the patient

February 25, 2010
Unseen fingers dip in our wallets

February 11, 2010
Chamber finds deficit dismaying

Articles <More>

June 30, 2010
Creating a more efficient regulatory system

June 30, 2010
Competitiveness Review gets fiscal terms right

June 30, 2010
Calgary Chamber participates in Alberta Competitiveness Forum

June 30, 2010
New West Partnership creates Canada's largest free trade zone