Expressions of interest are being collected until October 31st. and can be submitted to [email protected].

It is estimated that 50,000 businesses across Canada applied for and received Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) in 2020/2021, but have recently been informed by their financial institution that they are no longer eligible for the loan forgiveness portion.

We would like to gain insight to the number of Alberta businesses impacted so we can advocate on their behalf.

Twelve out of Thirteen Alberta-sponsored policies were adopted by delegates at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM & Policy Session on October 14 & 15.

Alberta carried 27% of the vote, which allowed a strong voice for business in our province at a national level. Thank you to the attendees, community chambers and our business network for your insight and advocacy on behalf of the Alberta business community.

Twenty-four members of the Government of Alberta’s cabinet are being introduced to Albertans in advance of their taking the oath of office.

The new cabinet represents a strong mix of rural and urban MLAs from every geographic region of the province, each of whom the Premier recognizes as a strong advocate for their community and province. They are committed to standing up for Albertans, growing our economy and addressing affordability.

“Small businesses account for more than 98 per cent of all Alberta businesses and employ more than 633,000 Albertans in almost 170,000 businesses. These businesses are not only located in our urban centres; nearly half operate outside of Edmonton and Calgary. More than just stats, these Albertans are our community builders, neighbours and friends."

Alberta was selected in the category of community, listed amoung the top 5 spots for slow travel in 2023.

"Alberta is celebrated for such natural wonders as the Athabasca Glacier and Banff National Park, both high in the Rocky Mountains; its wide-open Prairie vistas; and the glass-and-steel modernity of cities like Calgary and Edmonton," reads the article.

“This freeze led to a massive surge in handgun purchases from law-abiding firearms owners as they sought to make legal purchases for the last time. Ironically, there are now more legally owned handguns than ever before in Canadian history."

“Alberta’s government will always stand with law-abiding firearms owners as we strive to keep our communities safe, put criminals behind bars and protect Albertans’ property rights.”

Because of Russia’s illegal invasion, energy affordability and security are now at the forefront of international affairs. This conflict has exposed the vulnerability of global energy markets and impacted the supply chains for many other key commodities and industries.

In the short term, Europe is looking to replace Russian energy imports with those from other countries while concurrently aggressively accelerating a transition toward non-emitting and more secure forms of energy, including renewables, hydrogen and nuclear.

Eliminating the rivalry between these integrated airlines and tour operators would likely result in increased prices, less choice and decreases in service for Canadians. It would also likely result in a significant reduction in travel by Canadians on a variety of routes where their existing travel networks overlap.

The Bureau’s review determined that these effects would apply to 31 routes between Canada and Mexico or the Caribbean. The transaction also represents a merger of the only two integrated airlines and tour operators offering non-stop service on 16 of these routes.

Throughout the afternoons of November 3rd and 4th, join the RWEIT program and Alberta Innovates as we work together to understand the need for an inclusive approach to recruitment and retention strategies and content creation for programs supporting Alberta’s innovators and entrepreneurs.

The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta) was created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s Accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. To celebrate this historic event, the Medal program recognizes outstanding service from Albertans who, like The Queen, have dedicated themselves to family, community, and country.

Sacha Knorr

Alberta Chambers of Commerce

#714 Ledgeview, 9707 110 St NW

Edmonton, AB T5K 2L9

Phone: 780-425-4180 ext. 7

Toll Free: 1-800-272-8854