ACC weekly update
October 21, 2021
Network news
Alberta Perspectives survey reminder

Due to low responses, we have extended our municipal red tape and competitiveness survey until October 31. Please continue to share!

Link to share: albertaperspectives.ca/c/r/LocalCompetitiveness2021 (please copy and paste the link exactly as shown)

Canadian Chamber AGM proxies

If your chamber will NOT be taking part in the Canadian Chamber AGM, please complete the proxy submission form. The deadline is Friday, October 22.
Welcome to Byron Geddes!

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Byron Geddes. Byron joined the Stettler Chamber as executive director as of October 1.

Job posting: Lacombe Chamber executive director

The Lacombe & District Chamber of Commerce is hiring an executive director. Please share this job posting with anyone you know who may be interested.
Government of Alberta news
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Senate and referendum results update

Municipalities are required to report their Senate nominee and referendum election results to Elections Alberta by Oct. 25. Elections Alberta will then publish the official provincial results at 11 a.m. on Oct. 26.

Foreign funding targeting Alberta energy

The government has released findings of its public inquiry.

Updated workplace safety laws

Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and revised regulations take effect on Dec. 1. 

Small Business Week: Parliamentary secretary Long

Parliamentary secretary for Small Business and Tourism Martin Long issued a statement on Small Business Week.
Government of Canada news
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Federal COVID-19 business supports update

The government is proposing the following changes to business support programs:
  • Extend the Canada Recovery Hiring Program until May 7, 2022 and increase the subsidy rate to 50 per cent.
  • Deliver targeted support to businesses that are still facing significant pandemic-related challenges. Support would be available through two streams:
  • Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program
  • Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program

The government is also proposing to: 
  • Extend the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit until May 7, 2022, and increase the maximum duration of benefits by 2 weeks.
  • Establish the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit which would provide $300 a week in income support to eligible workers should they be unable to work due to a local lockdown anytime between October 24, 2021 and May 7, 2022.

Minister Ng highlights importance of small businesses in Canada’s economic recovery during Small Business Week

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, joined Canadians from coast to coast to coast to kick off 2021 Small Business Week, which recognizes and celebrates the resilience and innovation of entrepreneurs across the country.
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Alberta business innovation and growth study

In collaboration with McLeod Law LLP, Growth Compass and Mount Royal University are launching a business innovation and growth study to uncover the innovative practices that businesses across Alberta are deploying to achieve growth. 
 
Share the steps you are taking to strengthen your business and gather new insights from your peers while being entered to win prizes!
 
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