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Briefing Note: Analysis of the 2025 Alberta Budget
Briefing Note: Analysis of the 2025 Alberta BudgetDate: February 28, 2025 IntroductionAlberta Minister of Finance Nate Horner tabled the province’s 2025 budget on Thursday, February 27, 2025. This year’s budget, titled Meeting the Challenge presents a multifaceted fiscal plan amidst economic uncertainties, notably potential U.S. tariffs and fluctuating oil revenues. This briefing examines the budget's specific benefits and risks to Red Deer's business sector and municipal funding, highlighting key
Red Deer District Chamber Responds to U.S. Tariffs; Calls for Business-Friendly Trade Policies
The Red Deer District Chamber is strongly opposing the U.S. government’s recently announced tariffs of 25 per cent on Canadian goods and 10 per cent on Canadian energy exports. These tariffs, set to take effect on February 4, 2025, pose a significant threat to businesses across Central Alberta, disrupting supply chains, increasing costs, and limiting market access for exporters. “Tariffs are an anti-business move that create economic instability for businesses on both sides of the border,” said Scott
Red Deer District Chamber calls for Balances Approach to 2025 Budget
Red Deer District Chamber Calls for Balanced Approach to 2025 City Budget November 6, 2024 Following several meetings with City Administration, The Red Deer District Chamber has responded to the release of the draft City of Red Deer 2025 Budget with a call to immediately reduce tax supported Operational expenses by 3%. This recommendation is based on a balanced approach and one that acknowledges the significant amount of work The City must do in improving efficiency and managing costs. “We have
2024 Business of the Year Award – presented by Servus Credit Union winners announced
The Red Deer District Chamber announced the 2024 Business of the Year Awards – presented by Servus Credit Union to six recipients at their 41st Awards ceremony held at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre. An independent adjudication committee comprised of local business leaders selected 18 finalists from more than 100 nominees in this annual celebration of business excellence. In the Servus Credit Union Small Business of the Year Award category, the winner is The Hot Tub ManEdmonton Airport Business of
