Ensuring we can emerge on our front foot and ready to lead in a globalized, connected world.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a considerable global challenge that will continue to impact all Canadians, one way or another, for some time. Our way of life has been fundamentally disrupted.
We understand the stress and continued uncertainty for both the physical and economic health of our community. We know that all Canadians – everyday citizens, business owners, and our elected representatives – can meet this challenge. In order to ensure this, we ask policymakers to consider the following outcomes.
Delivering on these outcomes will keep us safe, ensure our Canadian economy continues to function, and allow us to emerge from this outbreak on our front foot and ready to lead in a globalized, connected world.
On March 17, 2020, the Calgary Chamber submitted short, medium, and long term recommendations to all levels of government.
We surveyed Calgary businesses to learn more about their experience with COVID-19 and the various support programs that are available. Here's what we learned.
On April 2, 2020, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce submitted the following letter to Mayor and Council on property tax relief for businesses struggling due to COVID-19.
Calgary and Edmonton Chambers recommend bold action for long-term sustainable jobs to Premier’s Economic Recovery Council.
On April 9, 2020, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce submitted this letter to Finance Minister Bill Morneau on support for Albertan and all Canadian businesses in the upcoming federal budget.
On May 6, 2020, we requested extension and changes to the CEWS and CECRA programs. Both are critical to the re-opening of our economy.
On May 7, 2020, we shared the top re-opening questions and concerns from Calgary and Edmonton businesses with the provincial government.
On October 26, 2020, we joined organizations across the city and supported the City of Calgary's COVID-19 Community Affordable Housing Advocacy Plan
The federal budget prioritizes economic recovery, energy transformation and climate change, and affordability but falls short of a clear vision for Canada as the destination of choice for talent, innovation, and investment.
As businesses focus on economic recovery, ongoing protests threaten consumer confidence with detrimental impacts to community vibrancy and prosperity.
We are calling for a path towards a strong, sustainable and inclusive economic recovery.