ACC weekly update: September 12th, 2024 | |
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Chamber excellence
Congratulations to the following individuals for achieving their Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) Designations:
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Accreditation by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada is formal recognition that a Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade has met the highest national standards of excellence in leadership, governance and operations.
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Speaker announcement: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
We are thrilled to announce that Desmond Jackson, Okotoks Indigenous Relations Advisor, will be the keynote speaker at our virtual event on September 27, 2024. Desmond will share his unique insights on bridging Indigenous oral traditions with Western written frameworks, fostering mutual respect and understanding in the business community.
Register now
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Eye on business
On September 3, Shauna Feth, President & CEO of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, appeared on Real Talk Radio, where she discussed talent recruitment, Temporary Foreign Workers, international students, and more.
Watch the episode
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Joint letter regarding potential Air Canada labour disruption
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce has joined Canada’s leading business organizations in signing a joint letter with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, urging Minister Steven MacKinnon to take immediate action to prevent a potential strike by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) at Air Canada. A strike would disrupt travel for up to 150,000 passengers daily and jeopardize key supply chains, including vital medical supplies and goods.
Read the letter
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Alberta addresses AUPE rallies across the province
Last week, Alberta acknowledged the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees’ (AUPE) democratic right to demonstrate for better wages with the release of a formal statement. AUPE is demanding a 26% wage increase over three years. Citing financial responsibility and balancing public service funding with fair and competitive salaries, the government’s offer stands at 7.5% over four years.
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Alberta invests $2.8 million to advance Canada’s first waste-to-energy facility
Through Emissions Reduction Alberta, $2.8 million has been allocated to fund an engineering and design study for Canada’s first waste-to-energy facility. The facility will use carbon capture technology to convert municipal waste into clean electricity, with operations expected to start in 2027. Once operational, it is projected to capture and store 185,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. This initiative aligns with ACC recommendations in, "Furthering Carbon Sequestration Efforts in Alberta."
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$15.6 million investment to commercialize innovation in Alberta
Canada announced over $15.6 million in federal funding for 16 Alberta projects to boost innovation in sectors such as digital technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and clean technology. Provided through PrairiesCan, the funding will give Alberta businesses access to specialized equipment, expertise, and testing facilities to help commercialize their products. These initiatives are expected to create over 1,100 jobs and contribute to Alberta’s green economy.
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Canada further challenges U.S. softwood lumber duties
Canada is initiating legal challenges against the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to increase duties on Canadian softwood lumber. These challenges address both anti-dumping and countervailing duties that negatively impact the Canadian lumber industry and housing costs in both nations.
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Opportunity: Industrial Relations Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons
The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications for the appointment of a Chairperson and full-time and part-time Vice-Chairpersons to the Canada Industrial Relations Board. These roles manage and lead processes to resolve workplace disputes and ensure good industrial relations by interpreting and applying the Canada Labour Code and related standards.
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Travel Alberta Grants
Travel Alberta is launching its grant season earlier this year, offering a great opportunity organizations to secure funding for upcoming projects.
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Canada's Productivity Summit
This event will explore avenues to boost Canada's economic growth and productivity, with experts discussing innovation, policy reform, and interprovincial trade barriers, aiming to forge actionable strategies for a more prosperous Canadian economy. The Summit is hosted by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and will take place at the BMO Centre in Calgary from October 16-17, 2024.
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The Alberta Chambers of Commerce is a federation of 108 community-based chambers of commerce representing more than 22,000 job creators.
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