Resolutions

Each year the Calgary Chamber brings forward resolutions to the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to be discussed and voted on by delegates. Upon successful passage, these resolutions provide the basis on which these organizations advocate on a provincial and national scale respectively. By being part of the resolution process, the Calgary Chamber is able to increase its sphere of advocacy.

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NEW

Through the invaluable effort of our committee volunteers, this year we successfully passed two resolutions at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM (Oct 3 - 6).

Labour Supply

Aboriginal Labour Force Strategy: Tapping into an underutilized pool of labour supply

Natural Resources and Environment

Harmonizing greenhouse gas emission reduction regulations in Canada

2007 - 2008 Calgary Chamber of Commerce Policy Resolutions

Below represents the final approved version of all resolutions sponsored or co-sponsored by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and presented at the Alberta Chambers of Commerce or Canadian Chamber of Commerce level.

These resolutions have been approved by the Calgary Chamber's Board of Directors and by accredited voting delegates of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce respectively.

(ALB) - resolution approved at the Alberta Chambers of Commerce level
(CDN) - resolution approved at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce level

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL BUSINESSES

2008
Options for arts policy in Alberta - ALB

2007
Eliminate interprovincial trade barriers through expansion of the Alberta-B.C. Trade Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) - ALB

HEALTH CARE REFORM & WORKPLACE WELLNESS

2008
Renewal of Alberta's health care system - ALB
Building healthy workplaces - ALB

2007
Reform of Alberta's health care system, including the advocacy of healthy workplaces - ALB

HUMAN RESOURCES

2008
Reconciling legislative ambiguities with respect to employer alcohol and drug policies - ALB

LABOUR SUPPLY

2008
Aboriginal Labour Force Strategy: Tapping into an underutilized pool of labour supply - CDN
Improving Canada and Alberta immigration processes - ALB
Fully utilizing the skills and talents of immigrants in Alberta - ALB
Older workers: Amending federal government retirement programs to tap into an underutilized pool of labour supply - ALB
Aboriginal labour force strategy - ALB

2007
The Aging Workforce: Removing disincentives and creating incentives to continue working - CDN

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

2008
Harmonizing greenhouse gas emission reduction regulations in Canada - CDN
Competitive energy policy - ALB
Solid carbon fuels - ALB
Greenhouse gases and air pollutants - ALB

TAXATION

2008
Increasing personal income tax competitiveness - ALB

2007
Harmonization of Alberta and federal corporate income tax collection - ALB

URBAN AFFAIRS & HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

2007
Solutions to Alberta's affordable housing challenge - ALB