February 2 2025
Calgary Chamber & business community stand ready to support Team Canada
This statement is attributable to Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce, as a response to the retaliatory tariffs announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
February 2, 2025, Calgary, AB – “This is a seminal time in Canada's history – and as in all moments like this, we must be united as a country. That means buying Canadian, promoting Canadian businesses, industries and know-how around the world, and providing supports to minimize the impact to affordability for businesses and Canadians.
“As such, and in light of the retaliatory tariffs announced yesterday evening, we encourage the federal government to bring forward measures that will be taken to protect Canadian industries and workers, acknowledging the sacrifice that will be made through implementing these tariffs. We also call on the government to redistribute the revenue collected through tariffs to workers and businesses to ensure those most affected receive support during this challenging time.
“The Calgary Chamber of Commerce remains deeply concerned with the United States’ decision to move forward tariffs on Canada. As always, our business community stands united with Canadians’ best interests, and we are ready to support Canada’s long term economic prosperity and sovereignty – whatever it takes.
“Finally, despite this challenging situation, Canadians must remember we have the resources the world needs, and we must stand together for the right to develop and sell those resources. We have an important opportunity to come together, stand up for our sovereignty, support one another – both as businesses and as Canadians – and prioritize unity across the country.”
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