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Chamber Advocacy Yields Results
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, your Chamber of Commerce has
advocated forcefully and effectively to ensure governments understood just what was happening to your business – and how they might best assist you.
Striking a Balance: pandemic recovery and fiscal sustainability—2021 Federal Platform: From Challenge to Change
Governments in Canada responded swiftly to the crisis of the global pandemic with programs to support Canadians and businesses and prevent further economic hardship. This spending, while vital, was also costly. The increased debt and deficit resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic response will present a challenge to government budgets for years to come.
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Partners to Promote Shop Local
The Government of Canada confirmed a partnership with the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce to promote local businesses as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreProvince’s Fiscal Update Underscores Need For Continued Focus on Pandemic Response and Diversification
Alberta’s fiscal future appears slightly more optimistic with today’s update from the province. A revenue increase, in addition to other signs of an economic recovery, is encouraging.
Read MoreWhy an inclusive recovery matters—2021 Federal Platform: From Challenge to Change
News, Policy Back Why an inclusive recovery matters—2021 Federal Platform: From Challenge to Change 31 August 2021 Throughout the pandemic, many groups have faced major challenges. Higher unemployment rates for South Asian, Arab, Indigenous and Black Canadians compared to the average. The burden of unpaid private childcare and job loss falling on women. Systemic discrimination and oppression against Black people and Indigenous…
Read MoreFrom Challenge to Change: 2021 Federal Election Platform
The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented challenges for Canadian businesses, communities, and governments. It affected nearly all aspects of our lives, from placing immense pressure on our businesses, to exposing socioeconomic inequalities in our society.
Read MoreThe Importance of Air Market Access
News Back The Importance of Air Market Access 01 August 2021 Edmonton International Airport, or EIA as it’s commonly known, is among the most important assets in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region when it comes to economic development and growth. In short—EIA helps move our people, products and services to markets around the world. EIA is a logistics…
Read MoreEasing travel restrictions good for business.
“We will work with our partners at EIA to help attract U.S. and international flights back to Edmonton, as airlines work to establish their flight schedules following today’s announcement.” said Sundquist, “Edmonton’s business community looks forward to supporting the investments that airlines are making at our airport.”
Read MoreThe Next Chapter of the Edmonton Chamber
When I was approached about taking on the position of President & CEO of the Edmonton Chamber, I was honoured. It’s not every day you’re asked to lead an organization that has been a pillar of our community for over 130 years, let alone an organization with such strong national relevance. Having served on the Edmonton Chamber’s Board of Directors for the past three years, most recently as Vice-Chair, I’ve had a front-row seat to the modernization and evolution of this esteemed organization.
Read MoreAccelerated Reopening Will Get Albertans Back to Work
“The Edmonton Chamber is gratified that the Government of Alberta is accelerating their thoughtful, phased-in approach to reopening our economy.” said Janet Riopel, President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, “This is great news for our small businesses who are eager to reopen and welcome their customers back.”
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