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 Podcast, Ep.16: ICBA – The Benefits of Partnering for Progress

The Benefits of Partnering for Progress Catherine and Mike discuss the new partnership between AEG and ICBA to provide quality group health benefits for AEG members. They outline the advantages of ICBA’s nonprofit model, how the partnership will allow AEG to better serve its members, and the importance of regularly reviewing your benefits package to […]

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 […]

AEG Podcast, Ep 15: Immersive Reality and Complex Data Visualization

In this podcast, Catherine interviews Jeff LaFrenz, Co-Founder and President of VizworX, an organization that specializes in delivering enterprise-class digital experiences using immersive reality and complex data visualization technologies. Jeff shares his extensive experience in technology commercialization and how he thrives on pulling together complex technical and business requirements to build high-performance teams. He also discusses the latest trends in immersive reality and how VizworX is using it to create engaging digital experiences for its clients. Join us to learn more about how Jeff and VizworX are pushing the boundaries of data visualization through immersive reality.

What Companies are Getting Wrong About Doing Good (Webinar)

This is a webinar hosted by Jeff Davidson, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Center in Calgary, on the topic of corporate social activism. The discussion focuses on the importance of businesses engaging in social change to meet the expectations of their audiences, including employees, customers, shareholders, and investors. Joni Abram, an expert in social change, marketing, and behavioral science, joins Jeff to discuss the risks and potential impact of corporate social activism, and how businesses can approach it authentically to build goodwill and establish themselves as valuable members of the community. They also discuss the importance of tangible outcomes and impact, and give examples of good and bad corporate social activism. The webinar emphasizes that smaller companies can have a real impact on their communities and offers practical advice on how to achieve meaningful social change.