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Municipal Vaccination Passport Program
We provide this correspondence from the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of our members. We would like to express concern relating to the potential city council decision to bring in a bylaw that would require a municipal proof of vaccination program to go into effect for public spaces and private enterprise.
Read MoreKnocking down interprovincial trade barriers
At ground level, we think of Canada as an open country with highways rolling to the prairie horizon and beyond distant mountain ranges. As we travel across the landscape, we enjoy uninterrupted vistas with nothing to block the views.
Read MoreProvincial Budget Recommendations
The Alberta economy is showing some encouraging early signs of recovering from the shocks of the pandemic although there are continued risks that the recovery could be uneven and interrupted by future waves of COVID-19 or by changes to global market forces.
Read MoreLaying foundations for economic recovery in 2022
Welcome to 2022! The New Year is an annual milestone where we reflect on the experiences gained in past months and consider how that wisdom can be applied in the future.
Read MoreAnnouncing the Edmonton Chamber’s 2022 Board of Directors
On behalf of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, please join us in congratulating and welcoming our newest Board members who will be commencing their terms on January 1, 2022.
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Agreement For High-Quality, Affordable and Accessible Early Learning and Child Care
EDMONTON – The agreement signed today between the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta for high-quality, affordable and accessible early learning and child care is a strong step forward to strengthen the economy, support entrepreneurs, families, and the workforce.
Read MoreCongratulations to Amarjeet Sohi and Councillors
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the business community it represents, congratulates mayor elect Amarjeet Sohi and all councillors elect throughout the city’s twelve wards.
Read MoreA Primer on Alberta’s Equalization Referendum
On October 18th Albertans will go to the polls to elect new mayors, reeves and municipal councillors. Also on the ballot will be two referendum questions: one on whether or not to remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round; and the other addressing whether the principle of equalization payments should be removed from Canada’s constitution.
Read MoreNominate a Candidate for the 2024 Board of Directors
The Edmonton Chamber Board of Directors is officially accepting nominations for 2022. The Governance and Nominating Committee has identified three vacancies.
Read MoreMunicipal Priorities for a Competitive Edmonton
With the federal election behind us, Edmontonians are preparing to hit the polls once more to decide the future direction of our city. In anticipation of the municipal election, we reached out to our members to understand the primary concerns of local businesses as they continue to navigate a long road towards a robust recovery.
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