Calgary Chamber Of Commerce

• Interest rate cut ‘great news’ for businesses, homeowners: Calgary Chamber of Commerce

  The Calgary Chamber of Commerce says a half-percentage interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada is great news for the economy.

  Economy

  Oct 23
  
• Water crisis leads to uncertainty for Calgary Stampede, chamber warns

  Billed as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," thousands of visitors and many extra animals are expected to show up for the Calgary Stampede from July 5 to 14.

  Canada

  Jun 15
  
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• Calgary businesses push for housing affordability to attract workers: report

  The Calgary Chamber of Commerce said businesses are growing concerned over housing affordability, which is impacting their ability to attract workers and fill labour shortages.

  Economy

  Jun 6
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• Calgary Chamber says federal emissions cap could hurt value of Trans Mountain pipeline

  Canada's oil industry has been fighting tooth-and-nail against the promised cap, which the federal government has said it expects to finalize later this year.

  Canada

  Mar 27
• Calgary, Edmonton chambers of commerce urge province to explore federal pharmacare

  The chambers of commerce said a well-developed national pharmacare program could benefit Alberta’s economy in light of the ongoing labour shortages.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• Calgary battles unique employment situation as national job numbers stall

  Calgary bucked the trend of stalled or increased jobless numbers in December 2023, but the employment issues continued for the city.

  Economy

  Jan 5
• ‘We need stability’: Calgary Chamber of Commerce questions Alberta pension plan proposal

  The Calgary Chamber of Commerce says it has some concerns about a proposed Alberta pension plan after the province released its proposal last week.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2023
• Business leaders optimistic about Calgary Stampede’s economic impact

  With the 10-day event nearing its halfway mark, there is optimism that the 2023 Calgary Stampede will outpace earnings records from the 2019 event.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2023
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• Will a new event centre improve Calgary’s tourism, concerts?

  “The best way to describe this, this opportunity is holistically because it's beyond just being an arena,” Calgary Chamber CEO Deborah Yedlin said.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023
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• Smith says Calgary didn’t request dollars for downtown; Gondek sent letter in November

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the City of Calgary did not ask for funding for downtown revitalization, but a letter from Mayor Jyoti Gondek in November 2022 says otherwise.

  Politics

  Mar 6, 2023