Advocacy
Making life better requires a collaborative and pragmatic approach to policy.
The Council works with the provincial and federal governments to advocate for bold, productive and innovative policies, initiatives, and investments that will build social and economic prosperity in Alberta.
Our broad-based and pragmatic policy, backed up with unsurpassed government engagement and advocacy, has a strong track record of getting implemented and solving problems.
Explore our recent advocacy work below, including official letters and submissions, opinion pieces, and statements on government decisions and policies.
Defining the Decade and beyond for Canada’s oilsands
By Kendall Dilling, President, Pathways Alliance Alberta’s oilsands play a...
Reimagining health care in Alberta: Shifting focus from emergency to preventativeÂ
By Dr. Breanne Everett, CEO & Co-Founder , Orpyx Medical Technologies...
Letter to Premier Danielle Smith on Key Priorities for Albertans and Alberta Business
The following letter was provided to Premier Danielle Smith outlining key...
Canada will struggle to achieve its environmental goals with current regulatory systems, says report from Business Council of Alberta
New report from the Business Council of Alberta outlines pragmatic solutions...
Not Your Grandparents Farm: How Technology is Advancing  Agriculture in Alberta
Kim McConnell explores the evolution of technology and the opportunity to break down barriers and apply new tools to advance Alberta’s agriculture industry.
We can transform healthcare delivery in Alberta. Here are three steps to start.
Reg Joseph, CEO of Health Cities explores how Alberta can disrupt and transform healthcare delivery in Alberta and across the world.
Federal budget takes important steps on key areas for Alberta; policy pieces still need to land to unlock investment
The Business Council of Alberta welcomes Budget 2023’s signal towards implementing a productive growth agenda for Canada, among other objectives.
Alberta budget maps a pragmatic path in record-breaking economic times
Statement on Alberta’s Budget 2023 and a look at the coming years ahead.
The global race for hydrogen is on. Here’s how Alberta can win.
Edmonton Global CEO Malcolm Bruce explores how Alberta can lead the world in producing and exporting hydrogen.
Pre-Budget Submission for the Provincial Government 2023 Budget
The Business Council of Alberta (BCA) is pleased to provide ideas and...