Description

The Policy Council meets with the intention of dismantling the roadblocks that government policy places in front of businesses. We do this by: 

• Issue identification - we need to hear from the business community about what types of issues are affecting them so we can do something about it 
• Policy feedback - work with the Chamber staff to ensure that the work we're doing actually addresses and solves the issue 
• Policy review - consider the policies we've proposed and those proposed at the provincial and federal levels to determine the impact they'll have on our local business community

At the March 11 meeting, we will be discussing some policies in progress, including sustainable municipal finances, air service, access to air ambulance services, access to mental wellness workplace supports, and reclamation of renewable energy.

Other items include the sale of raw milk, the federal self-care framework, changes to allowances for pedorthists, the southwest substation, the transportation master plan, downtown grants, child care framework, Alberta liquor sales, City assessments and a federal community revitalization policy.

You'll also hear a few updates on our advocacy work.