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At the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, we drive the growth of our business community and boost the profitability of our member businesses by being their most innovative advocate, dedicated connector, and comprehensive service support provider.

We advocate for you so that you can focus on your business.

A reason for optimism: Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, second quarter 2024
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On May 27, 2024, Statistics Canada released results for the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, second quarter 2024. This quarterly survey collects information on businesses' current environment and their expectations for the future.
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The new federal Capital Gains Tax threatens everyone’s bottom dollar, not just the ultra-wealthy.
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As a former politician, I know all too well government budgets are as much about political calculations as they are about financial ones. The 2024 federal budget was no exception.
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Statement on Bill 20: The Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act
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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 Act (LAEA) and Municipal Government Act (MGA).
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Joint Letter – Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment
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Edmonton’s business community – as represented by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, UDI–Metro, NAIOP, 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.
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Edmonton Chamber of Commerce responds to the 2024 Federal Budget
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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 (ECC), the official voice of the Edmonton business community
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Edmonton Chamber of Commerce (ECC) statement on 2024 Alberta Budget
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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 Edmonton Chamber of Commerce (ECC), the official voice of the Edmonton business community, is feeling optimistic about the investments outlined in Budget 2024 to build an Edmonton where business can flourish and where Edmontonian’s can thrive.
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News Release: Calgary & Edmonton Chambers ask province to explore pharmacare
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EDMONTON, AB – 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
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