The Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) Response – Plastics Registry Consultation

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The Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) appreciates the opportunity to offer comments and feedback on the Federal Plastics Registry consultation. Our members believe this is an unnecessary initiative that will not only introduce another layer of stifling regulation and red tape but will also have negative impacts on the environment and human health.

The Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) strongly opposes Bill C-372, the Fossil Fuel Advertising Act

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AEG strongly opposes Bill C-372, the Fossil Fuel Advertising Act, tabled in Parliament by NDP Member of Parliament from Timmins-James Bay, Mr. Charlie Angus. The Bill proposes to prohibit the advertisement of Canadian oil, gas, and coal. Advertising in the Bill is loosely and broadly defined to include any demonstration of the positive aspects of using oil and gas even if it is verifiable fact, such as the positive economic contribution to Canada’s economy and benefits towards Indigenous reconciliation. Penalties for violation of the Bill include fines upwards of $1.5 million or jail time.

Comments and feedback on the Regulatory Framework for and Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emission Cap

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The Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) appreciates the opportunity to offer comments and feedback on the Regulatory Framework for and Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emission Cap. Our members believe
this framework is not fair, equitable, nor is it in the national interest; it should not be implemented.

Op/Ed: Supreme Court Gets It Right

Embracing innovation, making timely decisions, and fostering investor confidence are the  hallmarks of successful national economies around the world.   The Supreme Court’s decision to scrap Bill C-69, the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), is a significant  positive step in creating a better investment climate for major projects and the family-supporting  jobs and prosperity that come with […]

AEG’s Press Release Featured on EnergyNow: Expressing Concerns Over Proposed Tax Increase Impacting Alberta’s Global Competitiveness

(Source) – Energy Now We are delighted to announce that the Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) was recently mentioned on EnergyNow, a leading online energy news and data media service in Canada. EnergyNow shared a press release from AEG, in which we expressed our concerns about a proposed increase in Alberta’s corporate tax and its potential […]

Alberta Enterprise Group says lower taxes are better for business, worried about NDP tax hike

(Source) – Western Standard A lobbyist group in Alberta claims a proposed NDP business tax hike will have a “detrimental effect” on Alberta’s global competitiveness. Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) said it exists to make Alberta a better place to live and do business, it therefore is expressing its “sincere concern” about a NDP proposed increase to […]

Federal Impact Assessment Act hobbling capital investment and resource development

Catherine Brownlee is President of the Alberta Enterprise Group. Mike Martens is President of the Independent Contractors and Business Association (ICBA) Alberta. Canada’s economy and its future prosperity are in jeopardy, no thanks to the federal Impact Assessment Act or Bill C-69. Even with a global energy crisis and the world pleading for Canada’s responsibly and sustainably produced natural […]

The Electronic Recycling Association

The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is a Canadian non-profit organization that is committed to protecting the environment by properly disposing of electronic waste. With a focus on reducing the negative impact of e-waste on the environment and communities, the ERA works to keep electronic waste out of landfills and promote the responsible recycling of end-of-life […]

Research Money Inc – Albertans will decide how they best contribute to Canada’s net-zero goal

Catherine Brownlee is President of Alberta Enterprise Group, Calgary and Edmonton Chapters. Brownlee: “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator” Canada is a resource-rich country with the ability to contribute to our allies’ energy needs,” she says. AEG calls on the federal government to honor the words […]