Policy Briefs 

ALBERTA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE POLICIES

 

 

ADVANCED EDUCATION

Creating an Effective Workforce for the Changing Economy (2020)

Dual Credit Opportunities in Alberta (2019)

AGRICULTURE and FORESTRY

Genetically Engineered Alfalfa (2018)

Grown-in-Canada Label: Marketing Alberta's Agri-Food Industry (2020)

Higher Standards for Animal Welfare (2018)

Improving Risk Management for Agriculture Producers (2020)

Protect Canola Production by Making Clubroot a Reportable Disease (2019)

The Application Process and Farmer Involvement in the Wetland Policy (2020)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and TRADE

Considering the Layered Costs of Government Policies (2018)

Creating a New Pharmaceutical Industry in Canada (2019)

Managing Impacts of Layered Legislation (2018)

Market Access for Alberta Based Energy Products (2018)

Special Economic Zones (2020)

Support Biotech in Agriculture (2018)

EDUCATION

Educate and Foster Entrepreneurship Through MicroSociety (2018)

Highlighting the Importance of Ag Education (2020)

ENERGY

Enhancing Alberta's Natural Gas System (2020)

Investment Attraction for Industrial Zones (2020)

Progressive Regulations to Promote Clean Technology and District Energy (2020)

Sustainability of Canada/Alberta's Energy Industry (2019)

ENVIRONMENT and PARKS

Balance the Need to Reduce Methane Emissions While Protecting Jobs and Investment (2018)

Domestic Reclaimed Water Use (2019)

Regulatory Approval for Soil and Water Technologies (2019)

Small-Scale Renewable Energy (2018)

Striking a Balance Between a Healthy Economy and Low Carbon Emissions (2020)

Water for Sustainability (2018)

FINANCE and TREASURY BOARD

Add Consistency to the Tax Act Through Indexing (2018)

Consolidating the Administration of the Provincial and Federal Corporate Tax Compliance and Collection (2018)

Encouraging Film and Television Production in Alberta through Expansion of the Film and Television Tax Credit (2020)

Off-Road Fuel Rebate (2018)

Provincial Insurance Premiums Tax: A Barrier to Investment and Responsible Decisions (2020)

Reduce Alberta Corporate Income Tax Rates (2019)

Reinstate the Alberta Investment Tax Credit (2020)

Removing Provincial Excise Tax on Medicinal Cannabis (2019)

Rethinking the Boundaries: Capturing Data that Reflects a More Accurate Picture of Alberta's Diverse Economies (2019)

Returning Alberta to Balanced Budgets (2018)

Securities Regulation (2018)

Supporting Alberta's Craft Liquor Industry with Fair AGLC Markups for Small Producers (2020)

Tax Agency Accountability (2018)

HEALTH

Access to Physicians Supports Rural Economic Development (2020)

Better Health Care (2019)

Public Space for Public Good (2019)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Preparing for Alberta's Growth by Securing Transportation and Utility Corridors (2020)

The Future of Public Private Partnerships (P3s) in Alberta (2019)

Transportation and Utility Corridors (2019)

JUSTICE

Preparing Alberta for the Legalization of Cannabis (2018)

Increase Small Claims Court Limit and Increase Access to Justice (2019)

LABOUR

Addressing the Impacts of Cannabis Legalization on Workplace Safety (2020)

Canada Alberta Job Grant Needs to Allow for Family Business Applicants (2019)

Clarity Needed in Employment Standards Averaging Agreements and Treatment of Statutory Holidays (2018)

Continuing to Improve Alberta's Drug and Alcohol Public Policy (2019)

Impacts of Significant Minimum Wage Increase (2018)

Mandate the Worker's Compensation Board to Ensure Compliance (2018)

Measuring the Effects of Increased Minimum Wages in Alberta (2020)

Provide a Pathway to Permanent Residency for Entrepreneurial Immigrants (2020)

The Option of Private Worker Coverage (2019)

Workers' Compensation Board Coverage for Farm and Ranch Workers (2019)

MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

Clarity Required in Joint Use Agreements (2020)

Municipal Funding (2018)

Predictable, Fair and Transparent Market Value Assessments (2020)

Transparent Utility Costs and Fees for Rate Payers (2020)

SERVICE ALBERTA

Builder's Lien Act Review (2019)

Modernization of Alberta Registry Agents (2020)

TRANSPORTATION

A Systems Approach for Provincial Transportation Systems (2018)

Benefits of Twinning Highway 3 (2020)

Ensure Road-Weight Restrictions Reflect Technology and Economic Needs (2019)

Extension of Hours at the Port of Wildhorse (2020)

Investing in Market Access for Southern Alberta Business (2020)

Road Signage to Promote Communities (2020)

The Need to Invest in Truck Driver Training (2020)

FEDERAL POLICIES

AGRICULTURE

Allow for the Creation of Agricultural REITs (2019)

Promote Agribusiness Growth Opportunities by Reducing Barriers to Interprovincial and International Trade (2020)

FINANCE

Amend the Equalization Formula to Incent Less Spending and More Saving (2020)

Comprehensive Income Tax Reform (2019)

Exempt Spouses from Tax on Split Income (2019)

Fiscal Stabilization Policy (2020)

Restore the Integration of the Corporate and Personal Income Tax (2019)

Restoring Canada's Innovation Competitiveness (2019)

Securities Regulation (2018)

Streamline Size of Government (2020)

The Impact of the Mortgage Stress Test on Local Economies (2020)

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

Elimination of Border Re-Inspections & Associated Fees on Canadian Meat Exports into USA (2018)

HUMAN RESOURCES AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Institute an Appeal Process for Labour Market Impact Assessments (2020)

IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES and CITIZENSHIP

Meeting Alberta’s Labour Needs by Attracting and Retaining International Students (2018)

INFRASTRUCTURE and COMMUNITIES

Supporting Canada's Growth and Access to Markets by Developing a Northern Infrastructure Corridor (2018)

NATIONAL REVENUE

Tax Agency Accountability (2018)

NATURAL RESOURCES

Considering the Effects of Bill C-69 on Canada's Competitiveness (2018)

Ensuring the Future of Canadian Oil and Gas (2019)

TRANSPORTATION

Investing in Market Access for Southern Alberta Business (2018)