Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Climate
- Energy
- Environment
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Communicating with the government regarding the drafting and passing of the proposed Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit legislation.
Policies or Program
- Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "proposed Clean Electricity Regulations", including the 'What We Heard Report' released February 16, 2024. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, as drafted, would negatively impact Alberta's electricity grid.
- General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
- General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce supports businesses through networking, marketing and strategic advocacy. We are positioned as a convenor and catalyst for a vibrant, inclusive and prosperous business community, working to build strength and resilience among our members and position Calgary as a magnet for talent, diversification and opportunity. We are an independent, non-profit, non-partisan organization founded to serve and advocate for businesses of all sizes, in all sectors across the city.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Deborah Yedlin,
President & CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce represents businesses of all sizes, across all sectors of the economy. With over one thousand member business, we support large companies, in addition to small, privately-owned local shops. The Chamber is entirely member funded, and has a range of membership classes for businesses to choose from, including low-cost and non-profit options.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
112 4 Ave SW Suite 410
Calgary, AB T2P 0H3
Canada
Telephone number:
403-750-0400
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Ruhee Ismail-Teja,
Vice President, Policy & External Affairs |
No public offices held
- Josh Pentland,
Manager, Policy & Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Deborah Yedlin,
President & CEO |
No public offices held
