Policy Briefs

POLICIES of the
ALBERTA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
2015 - 2017

 

2017 POLICIES

2016 POLICIES

 

ADVANCED EDUCATION

Dual Credit Opportunities in Alberta (2016)

Expanding Options for Canada’s Private Educational Institutions (2016)

Natural Gas Vehicle Training Requirement (2016)

AGRICULTURE and FORESTRY

Leaking Seismic Holes are Negatively Impacting Agricultural Production (2016)

Need to Protect Property Rights (2017)

Protecting Canola Production by Making Clubroot a Reportable Disease (2016)

Regional Planning in the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (2017)

A Strong Agriculture Industry Includes a Strong Local Food Market (2015)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and TRADE

Accelerating Foreign Direct Investment (2016)

Extension of Hours at the Port of Wild Horse (2017)

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 (2017)

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 (2017)

Support Biotech in Agriculture (2015)

ENERGY

Alberta’s Leadership in the Development of a Canadian Energy Strategy (2015)

Ensuring the Future of Canadian Oil and Gas (2016)

Extension of Northern Gateway’s Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (2016)

Trans Mountain Expansion Project (2017)

ENVIRONMENT and PARKS

Carbon Levy: An Urgency to Competitive Balance for Industry and Future Sustainability (2017)

Climate Change Policy for Alberta (2015)

Domestic Reclaimed Water Use (2016)

Pine Beetle Management in Alberta (2017)

Species at Risk: Albertans Working Together to Strike a Balance (2017)

Striking a Balance Between a Healthy Economy and Low Carbon Emissions (2017)

Regulatory Approval for Soil and Water Technologies (2016)

Water for Sustainability (2015)

Wood Recycling: Turning Waste Problem into a Resource (2017)

FINANCE and TREASURY BOARD

Alberta Budget 2017/18 (2017)

0% Financing for Commercial Building 'Green' Retrofits (2017)

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)

Reduce Alberta Corporate Income Tax Rates (2016)

Registered Savings Plans Can Ease Administration, Support Prosperity, Retirement and Lifelong Learning (2016)

Securities Regulation (2015)

Smart Spending Bandwidth (2015)

Tax Provision Threshold Indexing (2016)

HEALTH

Alternate Relationship Plan for Nurse Practitioners (2016)

Better Health Care (2016)

Improving Rural Health Care (2016)

INDIGENOUS RELATIONS

Aboriginal Consultation (2015)

Indigenous Labour Force Strategy -- Tapping into an Underutilized Pool of Labour Supply (2017)

INFRASTRUCTURE

The Future of Public Private Partnerships (P3s) in Alberta (2016)

Preparing for Alberta's Growth by Securing Transportation/Utility Corridors (2017)

JUSTICE

Provincial Court of Alberta: Increase to Small Claims Court Limit and Review of Resources (2016)

LABOUR

Addressing the Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on Workplace Safety (2017)

Alberta Farm Safety Legislation (2016)

Alberta Labour Relations Code (2017)

Impacts of Significant Minimum Wage Increase (2015)

Improving Alberta's Drug and Alcohol Public Policy (2016)

Measuring the Effects of Increased Minimum Wages in Alberta (2017)

Meeting Alberta’s Labour Needs by Attracting and Retaining International Students (2015)

Modernizing the Workers' Compensation Board (2017)

Workers’ Compensation Board Coverage for Farm and Ranch Workers (2016)

MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

Amending the Municipal Government Act (2017)

Enhancing Municipal Financial Planning and Tax Equity (2016)

Ensuring Infrastructure Support for Rural Communities in Alberta (2016)

SERVICE ALBERTA

Modernization of Alberta Registry Agents (2017)

TRANSPORTATION

Benefits of Twinning Highway 3 (2017)

Investing in Market Access for Southern Alberta Business (2017)

Outdated Transportation Road-Weight Restrictions Can Adversely Impact Industry: Striking a Balance (2016)

Planning for Progressive Transportation on Alberta`s Roadways (2015)

Rail Freight Service and Capacity Issues in Alberta (2015)

Transportation Upgrades (2015)

FEDERAL POLICIES

EMPLOYMENT and SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Institute an Appeal Process for Labour Market Impact Assessments (2017)

FINANCE

Securities Regulation (2015)

Strengthen Canada’s Workforce Through Tax Indexing (2015)

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

Elimination of Border Re-Inspections & Associated Fees on Canadian Meat Exports into USA (2015)

Extension of Hours at the Port of Wild Horse (2017)

IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES and CITIZENSHIP

Meeting Alberta’s Labour Needs by Attracting and Retaining International Students (2017)

Provide a Pathway to Permanent Residency for Entrepreneurial Immigrants (2017)

INFRASTRUCTURE and COMMUNITIES

Site Selection Criteria for Federal Offices (2017)

NATIONAL REVENUE

Canada Revenue Agency Impact on Small Business (2015)

TRANSPORTATION

Planning for Progressive Transportation on Alberta's Roadways (2015)

Rail Freight Service and Capacity Issues in Alberta (2015)