Economic Competitiveness

Businesses require the right conditions to flourish with a competitive tax system, prudent fiscal management by government, manageable government debt levels, and an efficient and stable regulatory system.

The Chamber of Commerce focuses on economic competitiveness at all levels of government to position Calgary as 'the' premier destination for investment and global talent.

Policy Initiatives

Provincial and Federal Pre-Budget Recommendations

New Provincial Savings Framework

Alberta's Royalty Framework

What's New < More >

News Release: March 4, 2010
Federal budget game plan to maintain economic recovery welcomed by local business community

Op-ed: February 25, 2010
Unseen fingers dip in our wallets

Article: February 18, 2010
Chamber actions encourage a return to balanced provincial budgets and focus on competitiveness

Op-ed: February 11, 2010
Chamber finds deficit dismaying

News Release: March 3, 2010
Chamber applauds focus on jobs in federal Throne Speech

News Release: February 9, 2010
Calgary’s business community concerned with increased spending and risk to balanced budget plans

Op-ed: December 17, 2009
Our oilpatch needs Christmas miracle

Op-ed: December 3, 2009
When will Alberta learn its lesson?

Article: December 3, 2009
Greater competition needed in health system

News Release: December 2, 2009
New federal pre-budget recommendations from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce place deficit elimination as the highest priority in 2010

Publication: December 2, 2009
2010 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

News Release: November 26, 2009
Chamber calls for a 'back to basics' approach in the 2010 provincial budget

Publication: November 26, 2009
2010 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission

Article: November 12, 2009
Alberta looks to expand regional free trade agreement

Article: November 12, 2009
Open skies open up opportunities for trade and tourism

Article: November 12, 2009
Oil & gas industry competitiveness critical to Alberta's long-term prosperity

Op-ed: September 10, 2009
Playing chicken with royalties

Results

February 18, 2010
Chamber actions encourage a return to balanced provincial budgets and focus on competitiveness

November 12, 2009
Alberta looks to expand regional free trade agreement

April 14, 2009
Provincial budget adopts Chamber 'smart spending bandwidth'

February 10, 2009
Premier promises help for junior and mid-cap companies

February 3, 2009
Chamber advocacy results in major tax savings in 2009 federal budget

September 2, 2008
Chamber focuses on tax competitiveness with Canada's Finance Minister

May 14, 2008
Chamber keeps business taxes competitive

November 12, 2007
Chamber efforts result in $60 billion tax cut

November 23, 2006
New Federal Plan focuses on economic competitiveness

May 15, 2006
Chamber efforts reap big federal tax savings for members

April 3, 2006
The Calgary Chamber contributes to saving members $350 million