Provincial and Federal Budget Recommendations - Past Initiatives

Results

March 31, 2011
Chamber helps encourage fiscal discipline in provincial budget 

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
Chamber scores another federal budget win

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

May 14, 2008
Chamber keeps business taxes competitive

2011

Article: March 31, 2011
Chamber helps encourage fiscal discipline in provincial budget 

News Release: March 22, 2011
Federal budget continues to strengthen Canada’s economic position

Article: February 28, 2011
Chamber hosts Provincial Cabinet in pre-budget dialogue

News Release: February 24, 2011
Business views the provincial budget as a missed opportunity

News Release: January 28, 2011
A strong balance sheet and a competitive business climate are key to enhancing Canada's productivity in the 2011 federal budget

Publication: January 28, 2011
2011 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

2010

News Release: November 29, 2010
A leading fiscal model and health care reform critical in 2011 provincial budget

Publication: November 29, 2010
2011 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission

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
Tax and Economic Affairs Committee is the Chamber's fiscal watchdog

Article: March 25, 2010
Chamber scores another federal budget win

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

2009

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

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

News Release: April 7, 2009
Prudent spending and capital investment in cautious provincial budget will aid Alberta's economic recovery

Op-ed: February 26, 2009
Wise spending order of day

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

2008

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

News Release: December 9, 2008
Personal tax cut stimulus needed in 2009 federal budget

Initiative - October 14, 2008
Vote for your country's future

Op-Ed: October 10, 2008
Let's get ready to rumble

Op-Ed: September 11, 2008
Election taxes our patience

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

News Release: April 22, 2008
Another round of spending increases jeopardize Alberta's future

News Release: February 26, 2008
Federal Budget - A prudent plan in the face of economic uncertainty