Chamber Chat

Advocacy in Action: Representing Red Deer and the Region at Alberta Chambers of Commerce Political Action Day

Last week, the Red Deer District Chamber’s CEO and COO joined colleagues from Chambers across the province for the Alberta Chambers of Commerce Political Action Day, an opportunity to bring the voice of business into important conversations about Alberta’s economic future.

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