POLICIES of the ALBERTA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE 2014 - 2016
2016 POLICIES BOOK
ABORIGINAL RELATIONS
Aboriginal Consultation (2015)
Aboriginal Labour Force Strategy -- Tapping into an Underutilized Pool of Labour Supply (2014)
First Nation Prosperity: Government of Alberta's Policy for Consultation with First Nations on Land and Resource Management (2014)
ADVANCED EDUCATION
Dual Credit Opportunities in Alberta (2016)
Expanding Options for Canada’s Private Educational Institutions (2016)
Natural Gas Vehicle Training Requirement (2016)
Post-Secondary Relevance in Alberta (2014)
Technovation: A Shift in Philosophy; An Investment in Alberta's Future (2014)
AGRICULTURE and FORESTRY
The Future of Agriculture in Alberta: Regional Planning in the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (2014)
Leaking Seismic Holes are Negatively Impacting Agricultural Production (2016)
Need to Protect Property Rights under Provincial Legislation (2015)
Protecting Canola Production by Making Clubroot a Reportable Disease (2016)
A Strong Agriculture Industry Includes a Strong Local Food Market (2015)
CULTURE and TOURISM
Arts and Creative Industries Policy (2014)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and TRADE
Accelerating Foreign Direct Investment (2016)
Energy and Oil Sands Ambassador/Secretariat Program (2014)
Extension of Hours at the Port of Wild Horse (2014)
Considering the Cumulative Effect of Cost Increases from all Levels of Government (2016)
Creating a New Pharmaceutical Industry in Canada (2016)
Expanding Market Access with the Trans Pacific Partnership (2016)
Grown-in-Canada Label: Marketing Alberta's Livestock (2014)
Importance of Alberta’s Membership in Ports-to-Plains Trade Corridor Alliance (2016)
Innovation in Canada: Preserve and Strengthen the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program (2016)
A Manufacturing and Processing Policy for Alberta (2015)
Market Access for Alberta Based Energy Products (2015)
Promote Agribusiness Growth Opportunities by Reducing Barriers to Interprovincial and International Trade (2014)
Support Biotech in Agriculture (2015)
Trans Mountain Expansion Project (2014)
EDUCATION
K - 12 Curriculum to Improve Student Workfore, Training, and Education Choices (2014)
ENERGY
Alberta’s Leadership in the Development of a Canadian Energy Strategy (2015)
Developing a Framework for Alternative Energy in Alberta (2014)
District Energy for Alberta (2014)
Ensuring the Future of Canadian Oil and Gas (2016)
Extension of Northern Gateway’s Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (2016)
Resource Extraction in Urban Municipalities (2014)
Solid Carbon Fuels: Building a Future Through Technology (2014)
ENVIRONMENT and PARKS
Building a Diverse and Resilient Green Economy (2014)
Climate Change Policy for Alberta (2015)
Domestic Reclaimed Water Use (2016)
Fair Competition Among Canada's Forests in Green Building (2014)
Guidelines for a Clean Energy Framework in Canada (2014)
Regulatory Approval for Soil and Water Technologies (2016)
Water for Sustainability (2015)
Wood Recycling: Turning Waste Problem into a Resource (2014)
FINANCE and TREASURY BOARD
Adopting the Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) System of Procurement (2014)
Alberta Budget 2016/17 (2016)
Alberta Budget cuts to Wildfire Management put business and people at risk (2016)
Alberta Investor Tax Credit (2015)
Allowing Investment Advisors to Incorporate Can Enhance Alberta’s Professional Attractiveness (2016)
Applying the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance for Oil Sands, Upgrading and Petrochemical Industries (2016)
Consolidation of the Provincial and Federal Corporate Tax Administrations (2015)
Reconsider Tax Rates for Credit Unions (2014)
Reducing the Small Business Tax (2015)
Reduce Alberta Corporate Income Tax Rates (2016)
Registered Savings Plans Can Ease Administration, Support Prosperity, Retirement and Lifelong Learning (2016)
Reinstate Off-Road Fuel Rebate Programs (2014)
Securities Regulation (2015)
Smart Spending Bandwidth (2015)
Tax Provision Threshold Indexing (2016)
HEALTH
Alternate Relationship Plan for Nurse Practitioners (2016)
Better Health Care (2016)
Building Healthy Workplaces (2014)
Improving Rural Health Care (2016)
INFRASTRUCTURE
The Future of Public Private Partnerships (P3s) in Alberta (2016)
JUSTICE
Provincial Court of Alberta: Increase to Small Claims Court Limit and Review of Resources (2016)
LABOUR
Alberta Farm Safety Legislation (2016)
Canada Job Grant Negotiations that Work for Albertans (2014)
Fully Utilizing the Skills and Talents of Immigrants in Alberta (2014)
Immediately reinstate the TFWP in the food sector and introduce an effective enforcement mechanism targeting cases of program abuse (2014)
Impacts of Significant Minimum Wage Increase (2015)
Improving Alberta's Drug and Alcohol Public Policy (2016)
Introduction of a Regional Labour Market Demand Stream into the Alberta Immigration Nominee Program (2014)
Labour Force Enhancement and Quality Pre-Kindergarten Programs (2014)
Meeting Alberta’s Labour Needs by Attracting and Retaining International Students (2015)
Workers’ Compensation Board Coverage for Farm and Ranch Workers (2016)
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
Enhancing Municipal Financial Planning and Tax Equity (2016)
Establishment of the Business Vote (2014)
Ensuring Infrastructure Support for Rural Communities in Alberta (2016)
Inter-Community Mobile Business Licence Strategy (2014)
TRANSPORTATION
Accelerate the Twinning of Highway 63 (2015)
Outdated Transportation Road-Weight Restrictions Can Adversely Impact Industry: Striking a Balance (2016)
Planning for Progressive Transportation on Alberta`s Roadways (2015)
Preparing for Alberta's Growth by Securing Transportation/Utility Corridors (2014)
Rail Freight Service and Capacity Issues in Alberta (2015)
Transportation Upgrades (2015)
Upgrades to Highway 17 in Alberta (2014)
FEDERAL POLICIES
EMPLOYMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT and LABOUR
Incentives to Relocate (2014)
Institute an Appeal Process for Labour Market Opinions (2014)
FINANCE
Exempt Alberta from Paying HST (2014)
Strengthen Canada’s Workforce Through Tax Indexing (2015)
Tax Free Savings Account for Small Business (2014)
IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES and CITIZENSHIP
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Elimination of Border Re-Inspections & Associated Fees on Canadian Meat Exports into USA (2015)
NATIONAL REVENUE
Canada Revenue Agency Impact on Small Business (2015)
Timely Assessment of Income Tax Returns (2014)
Planning for Progressive Transportation on Alberta's Roadways (2015)
