Policy & Advocacy
Policy Committees
Chamber policy and advocacy activities are guided by business leaders and grassroot members that assists us in identifying important issues and challenges we need to address with policy makers.
Policy
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce advocates on behalf of our members to positively influence decisions made at all levels of government.
Advocacy begins with our members through face to face communication, surveys, and other policy engagement opportunities. We identify the issues that restrain business growth and work to create solutions to bring forward to government. We also work to bring awareness to issues facing the local business community.
We work closely with our partners at the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to advocate on issues provincial or national in scope.
Federal Issues
For a comprehensive list of the positions advocated by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce visit their website here.
Real Estate Investment Trusts have the potential to increase liquidity of farmland and create a robust rental market while maintaining arable land for agricultural purposes.
- Transportation and Utility Corridors
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce Policy Book (2021)
- Restore Driving Innovation in Canada
Provincial Issues
We work closely with our provincial counterparts to advocate on the issues impacting our members. For a full list of positions advocated by the Alberta Chambers visit their website
here. Some highlights include:
- A Pathway to Fixing Housing Affordability Crisis in Alberta
- A Tailored and Local P3 Approach to Affordable Housing
- Increase to the Canada Workers Benefit Tax Credit
- Increasing Access to Mental Wellness Workplace Supports
- Initial Capital Expenditure
- Regulatory Approval for Heat and Steam Recovery Technologies
- DRAFT Alberta Chambers Policy Book 2024