Chamber Chat
Policy Doesn’t Start in Edmonton, it Starts at Chamber Tables: Advocacy Wins in Budget 2026
Budget 2026 isn’t just a provincial fiscal plan; it reflects issues Alberta businesses have been raising at Chamber tables - including right here in Red Deer. When members flag operational pressure, we translate that into provincial network policy, and when policy gains traction, it shows up in budgets. Here’s where that’s visible, both provincially and locally.
Amber Mack
Regulations key to competitiveness
As we continue to emphasize the need for increased economic growth and diversification, an attractive and consistent regulatory regime will be paramount in attracting investment. There will always be a need to ensure a reasonable balance between stakeholders in projects, but they must be done so in a timely manner that is sensitive to economic and competitive pressures that businesses use to weigh investment decisions.
Reg Warkentin
