The Alberta Chambers of Commerce has launched the Vote Prosperity campaign, which calls on all political parties to strengthen business competitiveness, grow interprovincial trade and balance the budget. Continue reading
Data from the province shows one in 10 people in Alberta’s labour force is making less than $15 per hour. Continue reading
Franco Savoia with Vibrant Communities Calgary said there is a misconception that most minimum wage earners are teenagers living at home. He says the majority of the 122,000 minimum wage workers in Alberta are adults trying to support their own children Continue reading
Two guests on Global News Morning agree there are other ways the province could help those who earn less than $15 an hour in Alberta. Continue reading
In the final two months of 2017, Albertans spent a record $789 million dining out in restaurants and bars — but the spending surge was largely due to higher menu prices because of increased minimum wages. Continue reading
Is the increasing minimum wage in Alberta leading to increased prices, thus keeping Albertans at home for dinner? An economist and restaurant owner weigh in. Continue reading
A quarter of the 255 Safeway and Sobeys stores in Western Canada will be converted to the discount FreshCo banner over the next five years. Continue reading
Alberta restaurant owners say an ever-increasing minimum wage, the carbon tax, and federal small business changes have created a ‘hostile policy environment’ that has pitted employees and customers against employers. Continue reading
A Calgary restaurant is closing its doors, thanks in part to the faltering economy and rising costs. Continue reading
A Calgary restaurant’s attempt to fight increasing costs led to threatening emails and phone calls. Continue reading