Renaissance Calgary

On October 12, 2007, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce unveiled its Renaissance Calgary blueprint of practical actions that the City Council can undertake - actions that address members' leading concerns about a deteriorating quality of life, our business climate, and spending priorities and fiscal management.

News Release
Renaissance Calgary: Blueprint for a 21st Century World-Leading Capital

Since this time the Chamber has continued to put forward new ideas to improve fiscal management, encourage greater transparency and accountability and solve our transportation challenges.

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Article: May 28
CN confirms Calgary as a major logistics hub with new rail yard

Article: March 25, 2010
Government of Alberta puts municipal campaign donation caps in place

Article: January 28, 2010
Municipal Auditor General bill fails but key tenets remain

Article: January 28, 2010
City Council agrees to campaign finance reform

Op-ed: January 28, 2010
Fair taxation a mere illusion

Article: December 3, 2009
Chamber efforts help City Council take a step in the right direction in 2010 budget deliberations

News Release: November 19, 2009
Calgary's business community seeks equitable treatment in municipal budget

Publication: November 19, 2009 (updated)
2010 Municipal Budget Submission

News Release: November 13, 2009
Calgary's business community applauds parking rate reduction

News Release: November 12, 2009
2010 Municipal Budget deliberations are an opportunity to continue to 'adjust' to a
new economic reality

Article: November 12, 2009
Chamber makes case for a provincial Office of Municipal Auditor General

Presentation: October 27, 2009
Presentation to the Standing Committee on Community Services Re: provincial Office of Municipal Auditor General

Presentation: October 21, 2009
Presentation to the Calgary Real Estate Forum Panel Session - Plan It Calgary and a Blueprint for Growth: WhatWill the Future Look Like

Op-ed: August 27, 2009
Crossing street for democracy

Op-ed: August 14, 2009
No quotas on Hansom cabs

News Release: July 30, 2009
Independent Office of Municipal Auditor General would help local governments deliver higher value to citizens

Letter: July 17, 2009 (Re: Office of Municipal Auditor General at the provincial level)
Letter to the Chair of the Standing Committee on Community Services

Op-ed: July 2, 2009
The public purse isn't bottomless

News Release: June 19, 2009
Plan It Calgary's key directions sound but challenges remain

Op-ed: June 18, 2009
We're on right Plan It

News Release: June 18, 2009
Reduction of short-term parking rates represents "municipal stimulus" for downtown businesses
Letter to City Council members

June 16, 2009 (Re: Plan It Calgary)
Letter to the Mayor of Calgary & City Council

Op-ed: June 4, 2009
Chamber led fight for reform

Article: June 2, 2009
Chamber wins campaign to reform civic election donation rules

Article: May 19, 2009
Chamber urges close monitoring of housing affordability in Plan It Calgary initiative

Speech: May 7, 2009
Plan It Calgary - Gaining Ground Summit

Article: April 28, 2009
City aims to be "On Target" with building and development approvals

Results

March 25, 2010
Government of Alberta puts municipal campaign donation caps in place

January 28, 2010
Municipal Auditor General bill fails but key tenets remain

January 28, 2010
City Council agrees to campaign finance reform

December 3, 2009
Chamber efforts help City Council take a step in the right direction in 2010 budget deliberations

November 13, 2009
Calgary's business community applauds parking rate reduction

June 2, 2009
Chamber wins campaign to reform civic election donation rules

April 28, 2009
City aims to be "On Target" with building and development approvals

February 17, 2009
BizPaL makes obtaining a business permit or licence more user friendly

November 28, 2008
Chamber supports review of city budgeting process

November 25, 2008
Chamber actions help reduce municipal taxes

November 25, 2008
Chamber named as key advisor on Plan It Calgary initiative

October 7, 2008
High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes could help alleviate traffic woes

May 14, 2008
Chamber keeps business taxes competitive

March 11, 2008
Chamber supports small business at City Hall - Argues on behalf of small curbside recyclers