The BC Chamber of Commerce is asking national, provincial and territorial chambers to consider donating to chambers affected by last week's torrential rains.

Chambers in other provinces rallied to support Alberta in the past when we were struck by natural disaster. Now it's our turn to help community chambers in British Columbia.

This week, we were joined by Health Canada and Alberta Health representatives to discuss rapid testing.

Thank you to everyone who has asked about our upcoming AGM! The event will take place May 26 to 28, in person in Lethbridge (COVID dependent). More details to follow!

The Restrictions Exemption Program Safety Training is available to employees of Alberta-based businesses and organizations who are implementing the REP and other COVID-19 safety requirements. The 45-minute online training is available to employers and staff at no cost to help them assess and manage challenging situations that may arise during their daily operations.

Starting Nov. 29, ski hills can operate outdoor activities without implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) and trade shows can opt into the program.

Albertans planning to travel can download an updated vaccine record with a QR code to use within and outside Canada as of Nov. 24.

Alberta began taking vaccine bookings for five to 11 year olds on Nov. 24.

Four world-class business accelerators will help promising startups grow.

Premier Jason Kenney has named five new parliamentary secretaries. Of note, MLA Searle Turton will serve as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy on areas including mines and minerals, geothermal development, and petrochemicals.

Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik declared Nov. 19-26 as Women’s Entrepreneurship Week in Alberta.

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued a statement on the results of the softwood lumber second administrative review.

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, introduced Bill C-2 in Parliament to implement the recently announced measures. This bill would:

The Government of Canada announced upcoming adjustments to Canada's border measures. Effective November 30, 2021, fully vaccinated individuals with right of entry to Canada who depart and re-enter the country within 72 hours of leaving Canada will not have to present a pre-entry molecular test.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, issued a statement in celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day.

Ken is speaking this evening on the Business Apprenticeship Program as part of Burman University's Business Speaker Series. We will also share the recording once it is available!