2010 Public & Government Affairs Department articles can be found here. For previous years, please use our archives.
2011 | |
November | November 17, 2011 Economic Outlook forecasts growth for Calgary November 17, 2011 Business Tax consolidation and the 2012 – 2014 municipal budget November 17, 2011 Working with new Premier Alison Redford to make Alberta even greater November 17, 2011 Federal Immigration Minister makes changes to help alleviate Alberta’s labour shortage November 17, 2011 Nike N7 visionary shares his story as part of the Aboriginal-Business Connection Series November 17, 2011 Chamber provides input into new growth framework to prioritize infrastructure investment November 17, 2011 City discusses on-street parking with Chamber
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September | September 29, 2011 Great Calgary ideas help set city agenda September 29, 2011 Immigration Minister vows to improve foreign worker program September 29, 2011 Chamber works with federal government to reduce red tape September 29, 201 Chamber views R&D as key to growth September 29, 2011 Calgary Chamber resolutions pass at Canadian Chamber AGM September 1, 2011 Energy ministers build the foundation of a national energy strategy (as published in the Sept. edition of The Oil and Gas Magazine) |
June | June 30, 2011 Advocacy efforts help secure $50 billion in corporate tax reductions June 30, 2011 Ottawa cost cutter encourages business to continue investing and creating jobs June 30, 2011 Government of Alberta plans to help connect Aboriginal communities to job opportunities |
May | May 26, 2011 Great Alberta ideas unveiled at Calgary Caucus meeting
May 26, 2011 Chamber urges focus on efficiency in upcoming City budget May 26, 2011 LRT parking fee elimination good for transit users; good for businesses May 26, 2011 Human Resources Committee helps create a better process for temporary foreign workers May 26, 2011 Chamber active with ideas during federal election May 26, 2011 Chamber concerned with Development Levy impact May 26, 2011 Calgary Chamber is a strong contributor to the Alberta Chambers of Commerce policy process |
March | March 31, 2011 A suite step to increase housing supply March 31, 2011 Chamber helps encourage fiscal discipline in provincial budget March 31, 2011 Chamber's efforts help Calgary rank high in global scorecard March 31, 2011 Alberta Health Services Chair focuses on access |
February | February 28, 2011 Our City. Our Budget. Our Future. Get Involved! February 28, 2011 Provincial government intends to enhance oil and gas regulatory system February 28, 2011 Chamber hosts Provincial Cabinet in pre-budget dialogue |
January | January 27, 2011 Chamber encourages greater conversation about municipal business costs January 27, 2011 Chamber makes suggestions to reduce red tape at federal hearing January 27, 2011 Oil and gas competitiveness changes lead to record land sales in 2010 January 27, 2011 Creative Industries Committee highlights huge growth potential |
2010 | |
December | December 16, 2010 Chamber makes positive contribution to 2011 city budget December 16, 2010 Conference helps connect Aboriginal and business community in economic partnerships December 16, 2010 Strengthening health care delivery December 16, 2010 New report calls for reinvigorated relationship with the U.S. December 16, 2010 Human Resources Committee helps prepare for the next employment surge |
November | November 25, 2010 Mayor outlines business priorities to Chamber of Commerce crowd November 25, 2010 Building a 'Great Calgary' together with our newly elected City Council November 25, 2010 Career Show helps meet workforce demands November 25, 2010 Improving the Temporary Foreign Worker Program |
June | 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 Chamber Health Committee aims for system renewal June 30, 2010 New West Partnership creates Canada's largest free trade zone June 30, 2010 Entrepreneur aims to turn carbon dioxide from pollutant to economic driver June 30, 2010 Alberta tech fund boss: Technology key to clean energy future |
May | May 28, 2010 Changing The Climate initiative launched with Lochman event May 28, 2010 KPMG corporate tax study ranks Canada second in competitiveness May 28, 2010 Calgary Chamber puts member priorities forefront at Alberta Chambers AGM May 28 CN confirms Calgary as a major logistics hub with new rail yard May 28 Transportation Committee keeps Calgary on the move |
Apil | April 29, 2010 Proud partner in the 'Alberta is Energy' initiative April 29, 2010 Canada ranks number two in competitiveness study April 29, 2010 Calgary Chamber crowd votes no to a single securities regulator April 29, 2010 Aboriginal awareness training helps businesses seize opportunities April 29, 2010 Tax and Economic Affairs Committee is the Chamber's fiscal watchdog April 29, 2010 Public and Government Affairs Department provides exciting volunteer opportunities |
March | March 25, 2010 Provincial government takes steps to improve oil and gas investment competitiveness March 25, 2010 Chamber scores another federal budget win March 25, 2010 Chamber idea helps improve efficiency of health care system March 25, 2010 Aboriginal Opportunities Committee connects business community with the largest untapped source of talent March 25, 2010 Government of Alberta puts municipal campaign donation caps in place |
February | February 18, 2010 Chamber actions encourage a return to balanced provincial budgets and focus on competitiveness
February 18, 2010 City of Calgary explains parking strategy and outlines benefits February 18, 2010 Reduction of downtown parking rates is a good first step February 18, 2010 Environment and Natural Resources Committees tackle tough energy and environmental issues |
January | January 28, 2010 Municipal Auditor General bill fails but key tenets remain January 28, 2010 City Council agrees to campaign finance reform January 28, 2010 New foreign credential recognition initiative holds promise to better engage immigrants |