Keyera & Calgary Chamber invest in Indigenous economic inclusion through new partnership

Keyera joins the Calgary Chamber as the new Truth and Reconciliation Pillar Partner to support Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Calgary, AB, April 17, 2025 – The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is honoured to announce a new partnership with Keyera as the organization joins as the Chamber’s Truth and Reconciliation Pillar Partner. This transformative and purpose-driven partnership will help advance opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses and foster economic reconciliation across the business community.

“We’re honoured to welcome Keyera as the Calgary Chamber’s Truth and Reconciliation Pillar Partner. This partnership reflects our shared belief that Indigenous businesses are essential to the fabric of Canada’s economy and that real progress requires real partnership and action,” says Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. “At the Chamber, we recognize that reconciliation is a journey – that includes all of us. Supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs is a vital part of that work — facilitating access to the opportunities, resources and networks needed to grow and thrive.”

Through events, workshops and thought leadership, and by working with entrepreneurs to address systemic barriers, the Chamber and Keyera are partnering to support Indigenous business owners and entrepreneurs within and around the Treaty 7 region and beyond. Through this partnership, Keyera will also sponsor 25 Chamber memberships for Indigenous entrepreneurs, helping eliminate cost-related barriers to Calgary’s largest business network.

“Keyera is committed to walking the path of Reconciliation in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples,” says Christy Elliott, Senior Vice President, Sustainability, External Affairs & General Counsel at Keyera. “Our partnership with the Calgary Chamber reflects a shared commitment to removing barriers, fostering meaningful collaboration, and intentionally making space for Indigenous businesses to lead, grow, and succeed. It’s one of the ways we’re contributing to a business community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”

Parallel to this partnership, the Calgary Chamber shares our Truth and Economic Reconciliation Framework, developed alongside our Indigenous Advisory Circle, which is comprised of over 25 Elders, entrepreneurs and community leaders. This framework will guide the Chamber through our journey of truth and reconciliation and serves as a public commitment to our efforts. The framework is grounded in truth and learning, and is focused on two key priorities:

1. Ensuring the Chamber and key business resources are more accessible to Indigenous entrepreneurs by identifying and removing barriers.

2. Using our platform to amplify Indigenous voices and advocate for systemic change, including through government policy, to support economic participation and success of Indigenous entrepreneurs and professionals.

Our Truth and Economic Reconciliation Framework can be found here.

Learn more about the Truth and Reconciliation Pillar Partnership: https://www.calgarychamber.com/truth-and-reconciliation-pillar-partner

Keyera is deeply committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples and building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships rooted in respect and collaboration. This includes supporting community resilience by creating opportunities for education, training, and work experience, while actively growing the participation of Indigenous businesses across our supply chain. Through these efforts, Keyera aims to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Learn more about Keyera’s commitment to reconciliation here: www.keyera.com/sustainability/community-and-indigenous-engagement/indigenous-relations

Quick Facts

· As of Q1 2025, there are just over 41,000 Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada, accounting for about 4% of Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

· From 2005 to 2021, the number of Indigenous-owned businesses increased by 42.7%.

· Alberta is home to the highest number of Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada.

· Indigenous entrepreneurs are creating businesses at a rate nine times higher than that of non-Indigenous Canadians

· Between 2012 and 2020, the Indigenous economy grew from $81.9 billion to $97.0 billion, marking an 18.5% increase – and it is now approaching $100 billion per year.

· Indigenous women are notably entrepreneurial, with 39% of Indigenous SMEs being women-owned. This is more than twice the national average of less than 17% for Canadian SMEs.

· Indigenous women entrepreneurs are exporting at twice the rate of women-owned SMEs in the broader Canadian business population.

About the Calgary Chamber of Commerce

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce exists to help businesses reach their potential. As the convenor and catalyst for a vibrant, inclusive and prosperous business community, the Chamber works to build strength and resilience among its members and position Calgary as a magnet for talent, diversification and opportunity. As an independent, non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1891, we build on our history to serve and advocate for businesses of all sizes, in all sectors across the city.

About Keyera

Keyera Corp. (TSX: KEY) operates an integrated Canadian-based energy infrastructure business with extensive interconnected assets and depth of expertise in delivering energy solutions. Its predominantly fee-for-service based business consists of natural gas gathering and processing; natural gas liquids processing, transportation, storage, and marketing; iso-octane production and sales; and an industry-leading condensate system in the Edmonton/Fort Saskatchewan area of Alberta. Keyera strives to provide high quality, value-added services to its customers across North America and is committed to conducting its business ethically, safely and in an environmentally and financially responsible manner.

Media opportunities

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Brittany Brander, Manager, Public Relations & Communications
media@calgarychamber.com

Amanda Condie, Manager, Corporate Communications

media@keyera.com