In a five-part series on Inflection Point, we're diving deeper into Canada's challenges and opportunities and our recommendations for a competitive, productive and prosperous Canada. In Part 1, we're looking at Canada's competitiveness.
Driving Canada’s growth and competitiveness requires modernized regulations, streamlined policies, and reduced red tape to boost productivity and attract investment.
A recent survey shared with our members revealed 85% of members expect a significant impact on their operations due to tariffs driven by reduced consumer confidence and demand poor economic conditions.
Allison Grafton’s leadership at Rockwood Custom Homes earned her the Calgary Influential Women in Business Small and Medium Enterprise Award from Axis Connects, recognizing her excellence and impact on women in leadership and the Calgary construction industry.
On March 19, the Calgary Chamber hosted Confluence YYC: International Women’s Day, an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion focused on leadership, mentorship and the challenges women face in leadership roles. Moderated by Christine Dagenais, CEO and Founder of Bright Wire Leadership, the panel featured Alisha Reynolds, President & CEO of Tourism Calgary, Kelsey Hahn, CEO & Co-Founder of Monark and Bontu Galataa, Entrepreneur Ecosystem Strategist at ATB Financial.
As the Calgary Chamber’s Inclusion Pillar Partner, RBC is driving meaningful change fostering an inclusive business environment that includes supporting women entrepreneurs. Read more about how they are empowering women through leadership programs and their partnership with the Chamber.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce welcomes RBC as its 2025 Inclusion Pillar Partner. Through this partnership, RBC demonstrates its strong commitment to fostering inclusion and advancing women’s initiatives across our community.
On March 11, the Calgary Chamber hosted Alberta Next: Agribusiness, featuring a keynote address and fireside chat with John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills Alberta and Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security. The event was followed by two panels that explored industry challenges, emerging technologies and the policy measures needed to support the future growth of Alberta’s agriculture sector.
The Parliamentary Budget Office report released today makes it clear that the federal government’s proposed oil and gas emissions cap will have severe economic consequences. Read our full statement.