Editorial

AEG in Action: Why Membership Matters Now More Than Ever

Posted on by Alberta Enterprise Group

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.

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Editorial

A New Day for Canada – And a Lesson from California

Posted on by Alberta Enterprise Group

Canada starts a new chapter with a newly elected Prime Minister. Regardless of the election outcome, the focus remains on building strong businesses and communities. California, despite high taxes and regulatory burdens, has the 4th largest economy globally. This success story highlights that action, not challenges, shapes outcomes. Alberta can similarly thrive by focusing on its strengths and leading with hope. Today is a new day for Canada to embrace opportunities and drive economic growth. Read now and be part of the movement to lead with hope and innovation.

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Editorial

Are Mark Carney’s Values Aligned with Yours?

Posted on by Alberta Enterprise Group

As the Canadian federal election approaches, the national conversation has largely centered on the leaders, particularly Pierre Poilievre. However, Mark Carney’s values and political priorities remain less explored. While his extensive experience in global finance and leadership roles at the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England is well-known, the question remains: Who is Mark Carney as a person? How will his values shape his policies if he wins the upcoming election? This is a crucial question for voters, as it could significantly influence Canada’s future.

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Editorial

Why GDP Per Capita Needs to Be a Top Election Issue

Posted on by Alberta Enterprise Group

As Canada approaches a federal election, the focus should be on economic growth that genuinely enhances the lives of Canadians. Canada’s GDP per capita has been declining, placing it last among developed countries in real GDP per capita growth over the past decade. This decline indicates that while the population has grown, prosperity has not kept pace. Stay informed and raise your expectations for a prosperous Canada.

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Editorial

Tariffs and Trade: What We Need to Understand Now

Posted on by Alberta Enterprise Group

Two recent articles provide crucial insights into the complexities of tariffs and global trade, offering guidance for Canada’s response. John Mauldin discusses the economic dangers of tariffs, highlighting how they can trigger inflation and recession. Jack Mintz advises Canada to engage strategically with the U.S., diversify trade relationships, and address internal trade barriers.

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Editorial

Do we seriously want Mark Carney as Prime Minister?

Posted on by Alberta Enterprise Group

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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Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight: Shondell Sabad, Enterprise Advisory Services at Andersen in Canada

Posted on by Alberta Enterprise Group
Member Spotlight - Shondell Sabad, Andersen

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.

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Editorial

There’s no tariff in team.

Posted on by Alberta Enterprise Group
BIC-March

This time of the year I usually like to speculate on what may lie ahead for Alberta in 2025. However, Canada turned out to be ‘the neighbour who isn’t paying our share’ and everything got sidetracked by talk about the implementation of USA tariffs as high as 25 per cent on Canadian goods.

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Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight: Cathie Saroka, Goldray Glass

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Member Spotlight - Cathie Saroka, Goldray Glass

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.

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News

Update – Competition Bureau Draft Guidelines

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Wind Turbine Renewable Energy Alberta

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.

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