David Walkington is the Owner of The Landscape Artist Inc., a trusted Calgary landscaping company serving homeowners since 1977. Specializing in custom residential landscape design and construction, the team manages projects from concept to completion – including decks, patios, retaining walls, water features, planting, and lighting. From small backyards to large acreage properties, The Landscape Artist creates outdoor spaces homeowners are proud of.
Stacie Lara is a dynamic senior executive specializing in organizational leadership and foreign direct investment. With a proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar growth initiatives and advising senior leaders across global markets, she is known for her strategic insight, professionalism, and collaborative approach.
Jackie Nelson, VP of External Relations at NorQuest College, leverages 15 + years in health and education – leading Edmonton West Primary Care Network, serving as VP of a Maine critical access hospital, and sitting on several nonprofit boards – to shape the college’s brand and forge strategic partnerships. She holds a BSc in Nursing and an MPH in Health Policy & Management from the University of Alberta.
Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) applauds Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to champion a new West Coast pipeline – a bold move that strengthens Alberta’s economy, attracts investment, and opens global markets for all sectors. AEG also commends the government’s commitment to Indigenous partnership and shared prosperity as the foundation for Canada’s economic future.
Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) is committed to strengthening Alberta’s economy through collaboration and respect. In a recent letter to Prime Minister Carney, AEG President Catherine Brownlee expressed support for renewed cooperation between Alberta and Ottawa – highlighting shared goals in energy development, innovation, and fairness for all Canadians. AEG believes that true prosperity means opportunity for every Albertan. Together, we can build a stronger, more united future for our province and our country.
Meet Gord Anderson, Director at IWF Group. With 30+ years in financial services, Gord has held senior roles at Cidel Trust, CIBC, and RBC, building expertise in strategy, governance, investment management, and risk. Since the 1990s, he has been a strong advocate for Indigenous economic development, launching CIBC’s Aboriginal Banking team in Alberta/NWT. Gord also serves on several corporate and non-profit boards.
Shondell Sabad is a dynamic and visionary leader with a proven track record in the fields of finance, energy, trading, and business development.
Shondell is a Director at Andersen in Canada’s Enterprise Services division and as the President and CEO of Rainforest Energy, a forward-thinking clean energy company based in Calgary, Shondell is driving innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.
Cathie is an innovative award-winning professional in the glass industry. As an active co-founder, she has been a key member of the Goldray family since 1985. During this time, Cathie has managed all facets of the glass manufacturing business at Goldray – from research and development to finance, operations, marketing, and communications.
We will be closely reviewing the Competition Bureau’s Draft Guidelines in the coming weeks, and will be following the public consultation process more generally. However, our preliminary view is that the Draft Guidelines, if and when adopted, will do nothing to meaningfully clarify or limit the scope of the new provisions, and therefore will not in any way mitigate the significant restrictions on free expression imposed by the new provisions.
AEG brings together the expertise, insight and invaluable contributions of Alberta’s most influential business leaders, owners, operators, professionals and investors. United in their commitment, they work to champion Alberta’s boundless potential and opportunities on the global stage, ensuring the province thrives in the international arena.
