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Open letter to the federal government on proposed interpretation of Canada Health Act
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce expresses concern regarding the unintended repercussions of the Government of Canada’s proposed interpretation of the Canada Health Act - to ban employer-funded virtual care. This change would disrupt the existing care system and limit the provision of health care services in Canada. Full letter below.
Interest rate cut another step in the right direction to ease affordability pressures and improve access to capital for business
The Calgary Chamber is please to see today’s decision to cut interest rates by another 25 basis points to 4.5%, signaling relief for Canadian households and businesses. However, accessing the capital needed for growth still a challenge for small business.
Despite momentum in lowering interest rates and high optimism, access to capital still a barrier for business
Debt constraints limiting business’ ability to access capital, with early-stage, small and minority-owned business the most challenged.
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Post Event | National Indigenous Peoples Day Engagement Forum
On June 26, the Calgary Chamber hosted an insightful Engagement Forum honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day. The event, sponsored by Pathways Alliance, opened an important dialogue on truth, economic reconciliation and tangible ways businesses and individuals can be an ally and incorporate the practice of reconciliation in the workplace.
Post Event | A conversation with Hon. Nathan Neudorf, Alberta's Minister of Affordability and Utilities
On June 24, the Calgary Chamber hosted the Hon. Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Affordability and Utilities, for a keynote address and fireside chat discussing the changes to Alberta’s energy market to ensure affordability, reliability and resiliency while maintaining responsible environmental practices.
Yedlin: We need an all-of-the-above approach to accelerate Calgary's economy
Op-ed by Chamber CEO Deborah Yedlin on accelerating Alberta's economy ahead of 2023 provincial election.
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Official headshot and biography for Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
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