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International competitiveness, cannabis, trade deals, tariffs, and taxes; looking back on 2018
The Calgary Chamber’s efforts have driven business friendly policies forward, helped lower taxes, removed red tape, kept government spending in check, and made sure Calgary remains a great place to do business. As we prepare for 2019, let’s look back at some of the major policy issues of 2018.
Taking steps towards internal free trade: The Canadian Free Trade Agreement
As a city with a relatively small market, many businesses must sell outside of Calgary and Alberta to be successful.
150 years later, the Constitution may finally allow for free trade within Canada
Could a Supreme Court decision alter the nature of trade within Canada? Read this blog from the Chamber's Economic Policy Analyst, Franco Terrazzano, to find out.
Trudeau and Trump talk positively about bilateral trade
On Monday, February 13, 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump, in their first face-to-face meeting.
Forecasting the impact of the European trade agreement
CETA is a very large and complex treaty, with equally large and complex implications. It opens the way for a stronger economic relationship between the European Union and Canada.
A beginner’s guide to understanding a Canadian free trade zone
An internal trade agreement is a big deal for businesses across Canada and will alter the business environment we operate in while creating a true domestic market. Here are some of the most important facts about Canadian domestic trade and proposals for a Canadian FTZ to help prime you on the issue.
6 important and underrated pieces about Canada's recent free trade agreements
Canada loves free trade agreements (FTAs). With Canada negotiating and concluding a number of bilateral and multilateral FTAs of late, it is important the business community have a firm understanding of what these agreements really entail.
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