The latest from Calgary’s business community
Newsfeed
Welcome New Members
The Calgary Chamber would like to introduce some of the newest members that have come on board in July 2024.
Calgary business leaders urge for stability in Canada’s critical rail infrastructure
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce expresses deep concern over the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)’s decision to declare rail as “non-essential”, despite the fact a potential labour disruption could create a full network shutdown.
Calgary Chamber encourages economic-focused Federal Budget 2025
The Calgary Chamber outlines its recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance as the Committee begins its preparations for the upcoming federal budget to ensure Canada has a strong, productive and thriving economy
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.
Meet the 2024 Calgary Chamber interns
This year’s group of interns is a diverse range of educational backgrounds and future career aspirations. We are proud to support early-career talent here at the Calgary Chamber, to help launch the careers of some of the city’s best and brightest.
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.
ATB Financial: Transforming mental health in the workplace
Hear from a trailblazer leading the way for mental health in the workplace in Alberta. The head of wellness recognition and benefits at ATB Financial tells us how she’s developed the organization’s mental health strategy.
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.
Calgary Chamber welcomes important milestone for the Event Centre
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to see the realization of this milestone for the City of Calgary, marking the beginning of Scotia Place in Calgary.
Get involved with the Calgary Chamber today and you can influence and forge the paths we choose to take as a community.
Stay up to date with the Calgary Chamber.
Stay up to date with the Calgary Chamber.
