This statement is attributable to Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
“The Calgary Chamber is pleased to see Albertans express a resounding level of confidence in our province’s future within Canada. The results provide much needed certainty for businesses to move forward with hiring, planning and investing for the future, allowing us to turn the page and focus our collective energy on the economic opportunities ahead.
“Alberta’s economic success has been built on more than a century of trade relationships, shared infrastructure and strong connections with partners across Canada. At a time of growing global competition and trade uncertainty, Albertans have delivered a clear mandate: we want to be at the table, helping shape Canada’s prosperity and ensuring our province’s contributions and potential are fully recognized.
“Now is the time to build on that mandate by strengthening relationships across the country, removing internal trade barriers, expanding market access and ensuring businesses have access to the skilled workers they need. Alberta’s energy resources, entrepreneurial spirit and capacity to deliver major projects position us to play a leading role in advancing Canada’s nation-building agenda and getting things built.
“We recognize that the concerns that contributed to this debate have not disappeared, but we now have an opportunity to address them constructively, with a shared focus on delivering results.
“The Calgary Chamber looks forward to working with all orders of government, the business community and Canadians to strengthen confidence, advance our shared economic priorities and build a more competitive, prosperous Alberta – as part of a stronger Canada. Our future is stronger together.”
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About the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
The Calgary Chamber exists to empower our business community to advance a prosperous Calgary and Canada. 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.
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