Economic Competitiveness

Businesses require the right conditions to flourish with a competitive tax system, prudent fiscal management by government, manageable government debt levels, and an efficient and stable regulatory system.

The Chamber of Commerce focuses on economic competitiveness at all levels of government to position Calgary as 'the' premier destination for investment and global talent.

Policy Initiatives

Provincial and Federal Pre-Budget Recommendations
New Provincial Savings Framework
Alberta's Royalty Framework

What's New

News Release: December 9, 2008
Personal tax cut stimulus needed in 2009 federal budget

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

Article: October 14, 2008
Vote for your country's future

Op-Ed: October 10, 2008
Let's get ready to rumble

Op-Ed: September 11, 2008
Election taxes our patience

Article: September 2, 2008
Chamber focuses on tax competitiveness with Canada's Finance Minister

Article: July 15, 2008
Chamber royalty review warnings proven correct

Op-Ed: May 22, 2008
Getting antsy for saving plan; Alberta's spending unsustainable

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

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

Results

September 2, 2008
Chamber focuses on tax competitiveness with Canada's Finance Minister

May 14, 2008
Chamber keeps business taxes competitive

November 12, 2007
Chamber efforts result in $60 billion tax cut

November 23, 2006
New Federal Plan focuses on economic competitiveness

May 15, 2006
Chamber efforts reap big federal tax savings for members

April 3, 2006
The Calgary Chamber contributes to saving members $350 million