The Public & Government Affairs Department acts to position the Calgary Chamber of Commerce as the leading forum for debate, and advocates public policy solutions that improve the business climate on behalf of our members.

Summary of 2008 Initiatives and Results

Third Quarter
Second Quarter
First Quarter

Priority Areas

 Labour Shortages & Housing Affordability

 Economic Competitiveness

 Renaissance Calgary

Land, Energy & Environmental Futures

Upcoming Political & Policy Events

November 18, 2008
Mike Tierney, President of UPS Canada

November 21, 2008
Dave Mowat, President & CEO, ATB Financial

November 25, 2008
Dan McFadyen, Chair, ERCB

November 26, 2008
Mayor Stephen Mandel

November 27, 2008
The Hon. Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair of TD Bank Financial Group

December 9, 2008
Ian Russel, President & CEO, Investment Industry Association of Canada

December 12, 2008
The Hon. Ron Stevens, Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations

December 15, 2008
Michael Kirby, Chair of the Mental Health Commission

Publications & Presentations <More>

November 18, 2008
Vision 2050 - A New Provincial Savings Framework

November 17, 2008
Submission on the City of Calgary's 2009 - 2011 Proposed Budget

July 31, 2008
Plan It Calgary Submission

May 14, 2008
Presentation to City of Calgary Standing Policy Committee on Finance and
Corporate Services Re: Business Tax

May 1, 2008
Municipal Land Development Policies and Regulations and the Impact on Calgary Housing Affordability
Presentation Slides - Gaining Ground Summit - May 1, 2008

December 12, 2007
2008 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

November 30, 2007
2008 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission

October 31, 2007
Submission to the Alberta Government Financial Investment Planning and Advisory Commission

Media Releases <More>

November 18, 2008
New Vision 2050 savings strategy will reduce reliance on volatile commodities and overcome environmental challenges

November 17, 2008
Business community seeks value for money in municipal budget

November 6, 2008
City Council urged to acknowledge economic reality and curb spending in municipal budget

May 1, 2008
Chamber research report recommends solutions to Calgary's long-term housing affordability challenge

April 22, 2008
Another round of spending increases jeopardize Alberta's future

February 26, 2008
Federal Budget - A prudent plan in the face of economic uncertainty

Op-Eds <More>

October 23, 2008
Small biz makes big contribution

October 10, 2008
Let's get ready to rumble

September 25, 2008
Flatulence hits EU carbon plan

Articles <More>

November 4, 2008
Surplus school sites hold potential for affordable housing

October 14, 2008
Vote for your country's future

October 7, 2008
High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes could help alleviate traffic woes

September 30, 2008
New Canada-Alberta agreement focuses on underutilized sources of talent

September 30, 2008
Chamber protects building owners from fee increases

September 23, 2008
Chamber urges City to focus on housing affordability in Plan It Calgary initiative