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Erika Barootes Appointed President of Alberta Enterprise Group

Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) has appointed Erika Barootes as President, positioning the organization for a new chapter of expanded influence and advocacy for Alberta’s business community. With extensive leadership, communications and government experience, Barootes will focus initially on listening to members and strengthening AEG’s role as a clear, credible and constructive voice for business.
Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) has appointed Erika Barootes as President, positioning the organization for a new chapter of expanded influence and advocacy for Alberta’s business community. With extensive leadership, communications and government experience, Barootes will focus initially on listening to members and strengthening AEG’s role as a clear, credible and constructive voice for business.

Do we seriously want Mark Carney as Prime Minister?

Mark Carney, a former advisor to the previous Prime Minister, has emerged as the successor for Leadership with the Liberal Party, despite concerns over his "elitist" views and lack of experience in managing an economy during a global financial crisis. Carney's policies appear to be a continuation of his predecessor's, with no original ideas for stimulating the Canadian economy. The country's economic challenges remain unaddressed, and Carney's ability to negotiate with international leaders, such as President Trump, is uncertain.
Mark Carney, a former advisor to the previous Prime Minister, has emerged as the successor for Leadership with the Liberal Party, despite concerns over his "elitist" views and lack of experience in managing an economy during a global financial crisis. Carney's policies appear to be a continuation of his predecessor's, with no original ideas for stimulating the Canadian economy. The country's economic challenges remain unaddressed, and Carney's ability to negotiate with international leaders, such as President Trump, is uncertain.

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