The federal government’s rush to pass Bill C-4, the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act, should alarm Canadians. This bill tightens privacy controls on businesses but exempts political parties. Political parties collect extensive data with minimal oversight. By exempting themselves from these rules, political parties make future data breaches inevitable. AEG believes that if businesses are held to strict privacy laws, political parties should be too.
Alberta’s manufacturing sector, a powerhouse contributing $25.3 billion to the province’s GDP and supporting over 419,000 jobs, remains a cornerstone of the economy. Yet, small and midsize manufacturers often go unrecognized. This article highlights their vital role, the challenges they face, and the importance of supportive policies and consumer choices to ensure a stronger, more resilient Alberta
Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) is a coalition of business leaders known for taking decisive action to support Alberta businesses. AEG successfully intervened against Bill C-69, leading to a Supreme Court ruling that declared key parts of the Act unconstitutional. In late 2024, AEG filed a legal challenge against Bill C-59 to safeguard free speech. If you’re ready to stand with influential leaders who make a difference, read the full article to learn more about AEG’s efforts and how you can get involved.
As the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) introduces the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must take proactive steps to ensure compliance. Take action now to assess your current practices, develop a governance framework, and create a reporting plan. Stay ahead of the competition and position your business for success in a sustainability-driven economy. Learn more about CSDS compliance and how to leverage it as a competitive advantage.
The recent one-month suspension of a 25-per-cent tariff by the United States on most Canadian imports has thrown many Alberta small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into a state of uncertainty. While the intent behind these tariffs seems to be to not only protect American jobs and industries by taxing goods consumed within the U.S., but also to motivate action on border issues such as illegal migration and the movement of the deadly drug fentanyl, the ripple effects are being felt keenly north of the border.
A history related publication that I read called ‘What If’ focuses on events that could have occurred in the past that would have changed the direction of the world or a country. Two that come to mind include ‘What if the U.S. had invaded Canada and we became the 46th state?’ And ‘What if communism hadn’t failed?
James Rajotte has been Alberta’s Senior Representative to the United States since May 1, 2020. In the role, he regularly meets with senior elected officials, business executives, and thought leaders from across the U.S.
Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Fails Canadians
Calgary – Catherine Brownlee, President of the Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG), made the following statement in response to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) newly released sustainability and climate disclosure standards:
“We are disappointed that the CSSB seems to have conducted consultations with no regard for those that took the time to submit as part of the consultation process. This is a sham. The only changes made were to extend the relief of compliance by an additional year from what was proposed in the standards. It would seem there was never an intent to consider substantially modifing the standards for the Canadian context aside from extending the dates of compliance. It is shocking that none of the recommendations from the majority of stakeholder responses were included in the published standards.”
CALGARY – Earlier this week, the Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) and the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) jointly filed a constitutional challenge against the federal government, over its new ‘Greenwashing’ law which unreasonably restricts free speech.
The challenge, filed in the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, targets sections 236 and 239 of Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023, which amended the Competition Act in ways that severely limit the business community’s ability to discuss environmental impacts. These provisions impose unreasonable restrictions on the dissemination of truthful and fair-minded information, striking at the heart of free expression and open debate in Canada.
After extensive consultation with our members, we must convey that we are in firm disagreement with CSDS 1and CSDS 2 as they are expected to bring about increased costs and uncertainties for businesses, particularly SMEs, with limited advantages for larger corporations, investors, or consumers. We must point out that these standards also contradict the values of a free market system by influencing investor choices and directing capital flows in a manner inconsistent with free enterprise.
