Policy
Statement on Regional Transit
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is disappointed to hear the Valley Line is suffering further delays. This delay will affect businesses along the route and workers who were planning to use the Valley Line to get to work.
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The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is disappointed to hear the Valley Line is suffering further delays. This delay will affect businesses along the route and workers who were planning to use the Valley Line to get to work.
Read MoreValley Line LRT Statement
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is disappointed to hear the Valley Line is suffering further delays. This delay will affect businesses along the route and workers who were planning to use the Valley Line to get to work.
Read MoreFederal Budget 2022: A small step toward recovery
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is encouraged to see thoughtful investment in Budget 2022. While there is still work to do, the budget outlines steps towards economic recovery from the pandemic.
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 MoreEdmonton & Calgary Chambers congratulate Liberal Party on re-election
The Edmonton and Calgary Chambers of Commerce congratulate the Liberal Party of Canada for its successful re-election, and the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau on his forthcoming re-appointment as Prime Minister of Canada. We thank all federal party leaders and candidates for their public service and efforts to bring important issues to light throughout the election campaign.
Read MorePowering a sustainable future—2021 Federal Platform: From Challenge to Change
As the impacts of climate change become more significant, individuals, governments and businesses around the world have acknowledged the need for effective, policies and technologies to mitigate the threat of climate change.
Read MoreUnlocking the economic potential of trade—2021 Federal Platform: From Challenge to Change
The Canadian federation is complex with much variation between provinces in laws, regulations, permits, licences and other rules. Differences impede interprovincial trade flows and labour mobility, increase operational costs, reduce efficiency and limit investment. They also reduce consumer choice and lower Canada’s productivity.
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