Business Matters
A vision for a thriving, inclusive and ambitious Calgary
Calgary Chamber 2025 Municipal Election Platform
Business Matters shares 50 recommendations to address top concerns from local businesses
Calgary’s prosperity today and in the future depends on the strength of its business community. When businesses thrive, so do our neighbourhoods, public services and overall quality of life – because what is good for business is good for Calgary.
Reflecting input from our 1,500 members, Business Matters offers 50 actionable recommendations for the incoming municipal government, comprised of four key pillars: building a competitive, safe, vibrant and connected economy.
Four central pillars
Discover the four pillars in Business Matters: building a competitive, safe, vibrant and connected economy.
Pillar 1
Competitiveness Matters
Calgary must be a competitive, business-friendly policy environment to remain the best city to start, grow and scale a business. Doing so not only supports entrepreneurship, but strengthens the city’s economic base, broadens the tax revenue pool and increases capacity for reinvestment in public services.
Our recommendations include:
- Reducing red tape
- Ensuring tax fairness and fiscal responsibility
- Implementing business-friendly policy and supports
- Promoting skill development and attracting talent
Pillar 2
Safety Matters
Businesses across Calgary continue to feel the effects of both real social disorder and perceptions of declining public safety. Beyond the critical social benefits, investing in public safety strengthens the
local economy, supports businesses and protects the city’s fiscal health by reducing long-term costs associated with crime and social disorder.
Our recommendations include:
- Investing in public safety and promoting social order
- Expanding services for Calgarians
Pillar 3
Vibrancy Matters
A vibrant city is one where people feel connected to their communities. They eagerly participate in local life, whether through public spaces like parks and recreation facilities or through local businesses. We must develop a city that reflects Calgary’s diversity and the diverse needs and wants of its residents and
businesses.
Our recommendations include:
- Addressing housing affordability
- Investing in public infrastructure
- Promoting arts and culture
Pillar 4
Connectivity Matters
For Calgary businesses to grow and scale, they must be connected to well-designed infrastructure. This
includes physical and digital networks that keep businesses and workers connected in an increasingly digital economy.
Our recommendations include:
- Improving public transit and active transportation
- Investing in digital infrastructure
- Developing stronger supply chain infrastructure
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A plarform for Calgary, by Calgary
Business Matters shares how the City can plan boldly for the next 10, 25 and 50 years, anticipating future needs and making strategic investments today that will set up future generations for success.
If it matters to you, it matters to us.
We are your champion at the table with government – let us know what’s impacting you and your business.
