Business Council of Alberta

Kudos to our member Cathy Orr on receiving Business in Calgary Magazine's esteemed Leaders award!    Celebrating over 40 years at RGO and 8 years as their President and CEO, Cathy has not only inspired her own team and organization but the entire Calgary business community to be bold, daring, and community-minded - all values we share at BCA.    Congratulations on being recognized for your many impactful years of service and success!

BCA would like to recognize our valued member Gerry Wood for his well-earned Alumni Legacy Leadership Award through Business in Calgary Magazine.  This award celebrates Business in Calgary's alumni leaders who continue to embody the spirit of business and community leadership, and who carry with them a legacy of support and philanthropy here in Calgary. Gerry has been a pillar of our community and role model for so many. Congratulations Gerry, and thank you.

Earlier this afternoon, BCA President Adam Legge spoke at the federal Standing Committee on Natural Resources' session on the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX).   In his opening statement, Adam delivered the following message:   "Canada has a chance to globally step into the spotlight and deliver things that the world needs right now – energy, minerals, food, wood, and more. We must seize this moment – for Canadians and for the world. We must improve our approvals process in Canada to allow us to build the right things for the world, and build them fast. That will help generate prosperity for Canadians and solve global challenges. " #abpoli #cdnpoli

While every other province increased its minimum wage in 2024, Alberta's has held steady at $15/hour since 2018. This might make Alberta seem like a laggard amidst growing affordability concerns, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. This week's EconMinute dives into the inflation-adjusted value of Alberta's minimum wage over time to see if Alberta is more in-line with the rest of Canada than we may think, or if it is falling behind. Read the full EconMinute: https://lnkd.in/gWfzDe7U #abpoli #cdnpoli

There is no single solution to Canada's productivity problem. Increasing economic growth and preserving/improving Canadians' standard of living will require a multifaceted approach from changemakers across sectors and industries.   This was one of the many lessons at the heart of the Government of Alberta and School of Public Policy's Productivity Summit, where many of these changemakers from across Canada's economy came together to discuss this very issue, with BCA's own president Adam Legge offering closing remarks on the final day this afternoon.   It’s the outcomes, questions, and eventual policy actions that are the most important part of this initiative. We are proud to have been a part of the summit and look forward to the recommendations that will come from the last two days of work and discussions. #abpoli #cdnpoli

Building a stronger, more prosperous province is at the heart of the Business Council's mission. Members of the BCA team, Scott Crockatt, Vice President, Communications and External Relations along with our President, Adam Legge will be joining the panel of speakers.    We strongly encourage everyone to attend Canada's Productivity Summit by registering here: https://shorturl.at/SHr7u

The Brief: Episode #131: A Threat to Canadian Innovation and Jobs is out! Bill C-59's vague greenwashing provisions are making it difficult for companies to communicate about their environmental goals and future plans. This could stifle innovation, hinder job growth, and ultimately harm the Canadian economy.   Learn more about the implications of this bill and what businesses can do to address these challenges in this episode of The Brief with host Scott Crockatt and special guest, Adam Legge.     Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/RSZeh

Why does it cost more than twice as much per kilometre to build urban rail in Canada as it does in Switzerland?   This week's EconMinute dives into the data from the Transit Costs Project to identify what makes urban rail so expensive in Canada, as well as what builders - and riders- could do to make it more affordable.   Full EconMinute: https://shorturl.at/zubZU #abpoli #cdnpoli

“Having a strategic mindset has been what’s missing.” This week Canadian business legend Mac Van Wielingen – founder and former chair of both our Council and ARC Financial Corporation – joined The Hub podcast to discuss establishing pragmatic and durable energy and climate policy for Canada. Give it a listen: https://lnkd.in/eaAnTD9Q

In a preview of our upcoming podcast with Adam Legge on the dangers of Bill C-59, BCA's President outlines how a few line items in a Competition Bureau bulletin might have a domino effect on the Canadian economy that could stifle innovation and expose companies to financial and legal penalties.   How does this come to be? Find out below and stay tuned for the full episode! #abpoli #cdnpoli