Economic Competitiveness

Businesses require the right conditions to flourish with a competitive tax system and an efficient and stable regulatory system. They want barriers to trade removed and productivity enhanced (using resources, from equipment to raw materials and people, more effectively) to expand their markets and create new jobs.

The Chamber also recognizes the importance of the oil and gas industry to the Alberta’s economic prosperity. With half of the provincial economy directly or indirectly associated with this sector, it impacts all businesses, from the driller to the dry cleaner.

We are focused on economic competitiveness to position Calgary as 'the' premier destination for investment and global talent.

Action Themes

• Reduce tax and regulatory burdens
• Ensure energy industry competitiveness
• Increase productivity
• Grow trade and investment

Policy Initiatives

Provincial and Federal Pre-Budget Recommendations

Energy Industry Competitiveness

Eliminating Barriers to Trade

What's New < More >

Article: June 30, 2010
Calgary Chamber participates in Alberta Competitiveness Forum

Article: June 30, 2010
Competitiveness Review gets fiscal terms right

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

Article: June 30, 2010
Creating a more efficient regulatory system

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

Article: May 28, 2010
KPMG corporate tax study ranks Canada second in competitiveness

Article: April 29, 2010
Canada ranks number two in competitiveness study

Article: April 29, 2010
Proud partner in the 'Alberta is Energy' initiative

Article: April 29, 2010
Tax and Economic Affairs Committee is the Chamber's fiscal watchdog

Article: March 25, 2010
Provincial government takes steps to improve oil and gas investment competitiveness

Op-ed: March 25, 2010
A tale of two royalty reviews

March 25, 2010
Chamber scores another federal budget win

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

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

Results

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

May 28, 2010
KPMG corporate tax study ranks Canada second in competitiveness

April 29, 2010
Canada ranks number two in competitiveness study

March 25, 2010
Provincial government takes steps to improve oil and gas investment competitiveness

March 25, 2010
Chamber scores another federal budget win

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 23, 2009
Chamber helps defeat U.S protectionism

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