Posts Tagged ‘Edmonton Chamber of Commerce’
1,000 Meetings Later – What You Told Me and How It Helped Chart a New Direction for the Chamber
When I became President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce last October my number one priority was to connect with you, the members.
Read MoreThe new federal Capital Gains Tax threatens everyone’s bottom dollar, not just the ultra-wealthy.
From my own, once-upon-a-time experience as a cabinet minister with the Alberta government, I acknowledge the complexities and difficulties of balancing fiscal responsibility with strategic investments. But as President of the Edmonton Chamber, I must call to everyone’s attention our concerns with changes to the tax regime, specifically the increased inclusion rate on capital gains tax for corporations.
Read MoreStatement on Bill 20: The Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act
News, Policy Statement on Bill 20: The Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act April 26, 2024 Statement on Bill 20: The Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act Edmonton, Alberta – On April 25, 2024, the Government of Alberta unveiled Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. This legislation proposes changes to the Local Authorities Election…
Read MoreJoint Letter – Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment
Edmonton’s business community – as represented by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, UDI–Metro, and BOMA Edmonton – are deeply concerned about the proposed tax increases of 8.7% in 2024, 7.0% in 2025, and 6.4% in 2026, as outlined in the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361.
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber of Commerce responds to the 2024 Federal Budget
News, Policy Edmonton Chamber of Commerce responds to the 2024 Federal Budget April 16, 2024 Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 OTTAWA, ON – Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, tabled the 2024 Federal Budget in the House of Commons titled Fairness for Every Generation. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreBox 45 on T4s – What You Need to Know
Member Submission Box 45 on T4s – What You Need to Know Submitted by KBH – Chartered Professional Accountants March 2, 2024 If you fill out your own T4s, you may notice a new box, box 45. Here’s a brief explainer with everything you need to know so you can fill out your employee’s T4s…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber of Commerce (ECC) statement on 2024 Alberta Budget
News, Policy Edmonton Chamber of Commerce (ECC) statement on 2024 Alberta Budget March 1, 2024 February 29, 2023 EDMONTON, AB – Today, the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Nate Horner tabled the 2024 Alberta provincial budget in the Alberta Legislature titled A Responsible Plan for a Growing Province. The…
Read MoreNews Release: Calgary & Edmonton Chambers ask province to explore pharmacare
The Calgary and Edmonton Chambers of Commerce jointly call on the provincial government to discuss the viability of a federal pharmacare plan in Alberta. With the ongoing labour shortage and need to attract talent, and the cost to employers for providing health-related benefits, along with the financial benefit of pooling resources across provinces, a national pharmacare program, if developed well, could benefit Alberta’s economy.
Read MoreTo those of you who haven’t paid off your CEBA loan, don’t panic! Let’s talk.
The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has ended – but for many business owners the CEBA headaches remain. So, I’d like to take this opportunity to update our members on what’s going on with CEBA.
Read MoreA Proposed Alberta Pension Plan: What would be the impact on the business community
By many measurements, Edmonton is set to have a good year.
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