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The Calgary Chamber of Commerce expresses concern regarding the unintended repercussions of the Government of Canada’s proposed interpretation of the Canada Health Act - to ban employer-funded virtual care. This change would disrupt the existing care system and limit the provision of health care services in Canada. Full letter below.
The Calgary Chamber is please to see today’s decision to cut interest rates by another 25 basis points to 4.5%, signaling relief for Canadian households and businesses. However, accessing the capital needed for growth still a challenge for small business.
Debt constraints limiting business’ ability to access capital, with early-stage, small and minority-owned business the most challenged.
On June 26, the Calgary Chamber hosted an insightful Engagement Forum honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day. The event, sponsored by Pathways Alliance, opened an important dialogue on truth, economic reconciliation and tangible ways businesses and individuals can be an ally and incorporate the practice of reconciliation in the workplace.
On June 24, the Calgary Chamber hosted the Hon. Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Affordability and Utilities, for a keynote address and fireside chat discussing the changes to Alberta’s energy market to ensure affordability, reliability and resiliency while maintaining responsible environmental practices.
Op-ed by Chamber CEO Deborah Yedlin on accelerating Alberta's economy ahead of 2023 provincial election.
Official logo file for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Official headshot and biography for Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Shannon Hazlett
Senior Public Relations Advisor
E: media@calgarychamber.com
P: (403) 750-0414