Our Priorities for Government
We work with policymakers in the provincial and federal governments to advocate for policies that make life better for Albertans and unleash the potential of our province. See below for our top priorities for the provincial and federal government.
Provincial Priorities
Federal Priorities
Workforce development strategy
Transform Alberta's skills, training, and education systems to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce for the future
Prosperity-driven immigration
Enhance Alberta's immigrant selection and improve newcomer credential recognition
Remove barriers to growth
Work with the Province on aligning advocacy efforts against growth-stifling federal policy
Build and trade
Unleash our natural resources sector, streamline Canada’s major project approval processes, prioritize diplomacy and free trade with the United States, and help Canadian goods reach new markets
Invest in ourselves
Train Canadians for good jobs, fix our immigration system and advance Indigenous economic reconciliation
Compete and win
Focus on business competitiveness and encourage investment, retract and repeal bad policies and implement a pragmatic environmental policy
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May
28
2026
BCA Submission on Express Entry and CRS Reforms
The Business Council of Alberta (BCA) recently participated in consultations led by Immigration,...
May
26
2026
Letter to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Canada on Federal Sustainable Development Strategy
May 14, 2026 The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, P.C., M.P.Minister of Environment, Climate Change and...
May
25
2026
Letter to the Ministry of Employment and Social Development Canada on the Canada Labour Code
May 25, 2026 The Honourable Patty Hajdu, P.C., M.P.Minister of Jobs and Families and...
Oct
31
2025
Submission to Global Affairs Canada on the 2026 Joint Review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
October 31, 2025 The Business Council of Alberta (BCA) is pleased to present a...
Oct
20
2025
Submission: “One Project, One Review” Co-operation Agreements for the Assessment of Major Projects Consultation
October 20, 2025 The Business Council of Alberta (BCA) is pleased to provide ideas and recommendations...
Aug
26
2025
Letter to Minister Champagne: Ideas and Recommendations in Advance of Budget 2025
August 25, 2025 The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, P.C., M.P. Minister of Finance and...