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News Releases

2011, 2010 & 2009 Public & Government Affairs Department news releases can be found here. For previous years, please use our archives (2008 Archive or 2007 Archive).

2012	February 2, 2012 Calgary Chamber encourages the federal government to review all retirement programs January 23, 2012 Calgary Chamber of Commerce calls on the federal government to strengthen Aboriginal governance January 11, 2012 Calgary Chamber urges federal government spending restraint to achieve economic prosperity
2011	December 2, 2011 Employment Insurance changes could increase job growth and help to solve Alberta's upcoming labour shortage November 10, 2011 Municipal budget spending increases must not go higher October 25, 2011 Economic Outlook forecasts growth for Calgary inthe face of global uncertainty October 19, 2011 Chamber invited to provide 2012 federal budget recommendations to House of Commons Committee October 17, 2011 New series to prepare businesses and Aboriginal communities for effective partnerships to seize economic opportunities October 3, 2011 City report provides more reasons for Business Tax and Non-Residential Property Tax consolidation June 29, 2011 Chamber supports further consultation on consolidation of non-residential taxes June 29, 2011 Calgary business supports Canadian energy framework June 6, 2011 Federal budget offers a stable plan to encourage business investment June 3, 2011 Calgary business pleased with economic growth and deficit reduction as Federal Throne Speech priorities June 2, 2011 Labour concerns resurface in annual survey of business community
	April 20, 2011 Development Levy Agreement should consider impact to investment attractiveness April 8, 2011 Chamber urges focus on business environment and big city agenda during federal election
	March 8, 2011 Secondary suites decision viewed as a positive step forward March 3, 2011 With broad community support now established the Calgary Chamber urges City Council to permit secondary suites in all neighbourhoods
	February 24, 2011 Business views the provincial budget as a missed opportunity February 22, 2011 Business applauds Provincial Throne Speech focus on expanding trade links to Asia February 15, 2011 Calgary Business Coalition supports secondary suites in all neighborhoods February 9, 2011 Business looks forward to meaningful budget engagement
	January 28, 2011 A strong balance sheet and a competitive business climate are key to enhancing Canada's productivity in the 2011 federal budget

2010	November 30, 2010 National urban strategy targeted toward Canada's largest urban centres needed: Canada's major Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade November 29, 2010 A leading fiscal model and health care reform critical in 2011 provincial budget November 26, 2010 2011 municipal budget should recognize the fragile economic recovery November 15, 2010 'Great Calgary' ideas presented to City Council
	October 19, 2010 Business community looks forward to working with newly elected Mayor Naheed Nenshi and City Council to make a great Calgary even greater October 14, 2010 GreatCalgary.ca provides new resources to aid in your municipal election decision
	September 20, 2010 Calgary Chamber launches ‘Great Calgary’ initiative
	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 March 4, 2010 Federal budget game plan to maintain economic recovery welcomed by local business community March 3, 2010 Chamber applauds focus on jobs in federal Throne Speech
	February 18, 2010 Calgary Chamber of Commerce partners to provide Aboriginal awareness training February 9, 2010 Calgary’s business community concerned with increased spending and risk to balanced budget plans February 4, 2010 Commitment to recapture competitiveness in provincial Throne Speech gets Chamber's endorsement
	January 20, 2010 Minister’s Advisory Committee on Health report could improve private sector’s ability to deliver public health care January 15, 2010 South Saskatchewan Regional Plan is an opportunity to improve the regulatory process and encourage sustainable economic growth

2009	December 2, 2009 New federal pre-budget recommendations from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce place deficit elimination as the highest priority in 2010
	November 26, 2009 Chamber calls for a 'back to basics' approach in the 2010 provincial budget November 19, 2009 Calgary's business community seeks equitable treatment in municipal budget November 13, 2009 Calgary's business community applauds parking rate reduction November 12, 2009 2010 Municipal Budget deliberations are an opportunity to continue to 'adjust' to a new economic reality
	July 30, 2009 Independent Office of Municipal Auditor General would help local governments deliver higher value to citizens
	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
	April 7, 2009 Prudent spending and capital investment in cautious provincial budget will aid Alberta's economic recovery
	March 26, 2009 Calgary Chamber of Commerce releases major research report connecting local business with the largest untapped labour force in Alberta March 10, 2009 New survey results place the economy and energy industry competitiveness as top concerns of Calgary's business community
	January 27, 2009 Federal budget charts a solid course for economy recovery January 15, 2009 Tax cuts and savings should be at the forefront of the 2009 provincial budget

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