ADVOCACY

Advocating for Prosperity in Alberta

At Alberta Enterprise Group, advocacy is at the heart of what we do. Our mission is simple but powerful, to create long-term prosperity for Alberta businesses, today and for generations to come.

Through ongoing consultation with members and the guidance of policy experts, AEG amplifies the voice of Alberta’s business community. We focus on the issues that have the greatest impact on economic growth, public policy, and quality of life. Whether we are influencing legislation, shaping public opinion, or opening new doors for business, AEG advocates with clarity, purpose, and results.

Three Pillars of Our Advocacy Work

Public Policy Influence

We bring business leaders and policy experts together to address the most pressing issues facing Alberta’s economy.

Our members represent a wide range of experience, from leading global companies to guiding community-focused organizations, giving AEG a broad and balanced view of what matters to business.

We work alongside members and experts to address critical challenges, push back on regulations that hinder business success, and create lasting value for our members and the broader business community.

Events and Government Engagement

We connect Alberta’s business leaders with key decision makers through high-level events and roundtable discussions.

These forums allow our members to speak directly with government officials, share insights, and shape the conversations that influence Alberta’s future.

Our public campaigns, strategic partnerships, and media outreach amplify these efforts across the province and beyond.

Trade and Market Access

AEG advocates for open markets and improved access for Alberta goods and services.

We support interprovincial and international trade and work to remove barriers that limit economic opportunity.

By sharing Alberta’s story across Canada and around the world, we help build understanding, strengthen ties, and expand opportunities for our members.

Focus Areas

Market Access

We work to eliminate political and logistical barriers that prevent Alberta businesses from reaching key markets.

Interprovincial Trade

We promote collaboration across provinces to support free trade and economic alignment.

Competitiveness

We advocate for stable fiscal policies, balanced budgets, and a tax structure that supports private sector growth.

AEG’s commitment to advocacy is unwavering. We will always be ready to stand up for Alberta’s business community, advancing policies that drive growth and challenging those that hold us back.

Advocacy Updates

AEG in Action: Why Membership Matters Now More Than Ever

May 6, 2025 No Comments

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.

Unlocking Alberta’s green potential.

May 2, 2025 No Comments

Alberta is at a pivotal moment, facing the challenge of fossil fuel dependency while overlooking a sustainable solution: district heating powered by biomass. Inspired by Sweden, where over 75% of homes utilize low-carbon district energy systems, Alberta can harness its vast forest resources to create cleaner air and stable energy prices. It’s time for bold leadership to unlock Alberta’s green potential and build a sustainable future.

Canadian sustainability standards: what SMEs need to know.

April 1, 2025 No Comments

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.

Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Fails Canadians

December 19, 2024 No Comments

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.”

AEG and ICBA Take on Trudeau Government’s Flawed Bill C-59

December 5, 2024 No Comments

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.

The Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) Response to the Passing of Bill C-235

April 24, 2024 No Comments

In the autumn of 2022, on your behalf, AEG opposed federal bill C-235 “An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies”. AEG stood up for Alberta’s businesses by arguing that not only was the bill undermining areas of provincial jurisdiction but also that it was likely the bill would add to rather than alleviate the regulatory burden or costs of compliance of the numerous federal green regulations and programmes already being implemented in the Prairies.