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Adam Legge Named New Chamber President

Adam Legge will assume the duties of the Chamber's President and CEO on September 13.Legge has been a prominent figure in the community with his clear understanding of the economy, and the needs and challenges of Calgary businesses. Legge has been providing relevant information to the business community including yearly economic outlooks. He helped create the Calgary Economic Development Strategy 2008-2013 that forms the plan for economic development in Calgary. Read more here.

Employment Opportunity - Policy Analyst

We are looking for a top-notch Policy Analyst to join our talented Public & Government Affairs team. Learn more about the opportunity here.

The 2010 Small Business Week Finalists have been chosen.

Click here to learn more about these outstanding Calgary Business!

FALL 2010 EVENTS

Ministers Morton and Bachand - Alberta and Quebec's Opposition to the Federal Regulator Proposal

Monday, September 13, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Come and join us for a unique opportunity to hear from the two provinces that oppose the federal government’s proposal to replace existing provincial securities regulators with a single, federal securities regulator. The federal proposal has precipitated a vigorous debate of its merits and the positions taken by Alberta and Quebec. Click hereto register.

David Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador to Canada

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson will discuss the need to strengthen U.S. - Canada collective energy, economic and environmental security through cooperation on the national, regional and international levels. Click here for more information.

David Mondragon, President & CEO, Ford Canada

Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Join the Calgary Chamber as we learn about the global economic pressures which Ford and the auto industry face, the economic forecast in Canada and other significant issues Mr. Mondragon will address. Click here to find out more about this Chamber luncheon!

Hon. Jim Flaherty, Canada's Minister of Finance

Thursday, September 16, 2010 5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Dinner

Join the Calgary Chamber of Commerce as Minister Flaherty addresses the challenges and opportunities ahead for Canada’s economy, its response to the global economic crisis and how a single national securities regulator will make Canada’s financial system even stronger. Click here to register.

T. Boone Pickens

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

As a part of the Changing the Climate: Canada's New Energy Environment Series, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce is proud to present T. Boone Pickens once again for an informative and dynamic luncheon. Click here for more information.

Gail Asper - National Campaign Chair, Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Friday, September 24, 2010 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is Canada's newest national museum with a mission to enhance the understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others and to encourage reflection and dialogue. Gail will be speaking about the original concept for this Museum and her tireless commitment to fulfilling the vision. Click here for more information and to register.

New policy and speaker series will contribute ideas to national energy and climate change policy development

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce and the Canada West Foundation launched the Changing The Climate policy and speaker series. The initiative will host experts to explore key energy and climate change topics,culminating in a major policy paper with strategic recommendations. T. Boone Pickens headlines the speaker line-up.

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Competition would strengthen health care delivery

July 12, 2010

In a submission made last week to the Minister's Advisory Committee on Health, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce urged adopting the principle of 'enabling flexible delivery and access choice' to recognize the potential contribution of the private sector to reduce costs, encourage innovation and improve access in a publicly funded health system. The Committee is currently seeking feedback on a new Alberta Health Act.

“Competition and a greater number of private providers would strengthen the publicly funded system and help reduce waiting times,” said Ben Brunnen, Director of Policy & Research and Chief Economist with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. “We are not advocating a private, parallel system with private insurance, rather a mixed model of delivery of publicly funded health services.”

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Submission to the Minister's Advisory Committee on Health
Additional Chamber initiatives for health care system renewal

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