Market Access for Alberta Based Energy Products

Issue

Alberta businesses will benefit from policies that help our people, products and services find new markets. As a trade-exposed province, we must facilitate international market access through trade enabling infrastructure, export promotion, and market diversification. To that end, we urge the provincial government to take action to enhance market access that will promote increased growth in the resources extraction and value-added industries.

Background

Alberta’s vast supply of natural resources have provided the province with a wealth of investment opportunities. The industries that extract these resources and add value through further processing to meet market demands serve as important sources of long-term job creation, and generate lasting benefits for municipalities, the province, and the country. High-paying jobs means economic activity and tax revenue to support communities and government programs.

Recommendations

The Alberta Chambers of Commerce recommends the Government of Alberta:
1. Facilitate the development of new market access for Alberta’s raw energy resources and value-added products, which includes development of energy transportation infrastructure such as pipelines and railways to tidewater.