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National Pharmacare Program
Surveying 531 business leaders, including 82 from the central region, between March 1st and 8th, 2024, revealed intriguing insights. A notable majority expressed skepticism about the plan significantly impacting employee attraction strategies. Interestingly, a substantial number of businesses are already providing health benefits to their employees. Equally noteworthy is the hesitance among respondents to support increased taxes for funding the Pharmacare plan. Confidence levels in the federal government's
Red Deer & District Chamber Alberta Budget Response 2024
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce finds a good balance in the provincial government’s 2024-2025 budget, which reflects a commitment to accountability and a forward-thinking approach. Despite a projected surplus, the government's emphasis on fiscal responsibility, spending restraint, and savings aligns with a vision for a sustainable future for our province. “Sticking to the Fiscal Framework that the Alberta Government put in place in 2023 is important to build trust with the Alberta business
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce Task Force on Homelessness Release Interim “What We Heard”
Following eight months of comprehensive research, reviews of best practices, targeted interviews, and community conversations, the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) Task Force on Homelessness is pleased to announce the release of its interim "What We Heard" report. "As we share this interim report, we extend our sincere gratitude to all those who engaged with us throughout our research phase," said Lyn Radford, Task Force Chair. "The perspectives shared with us have been instrumental
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce Responds to City of Red Deer Budget
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has reviewed the proposed 2024 City Operating and Capital Budgets and have concluded that the City’s growth in expenditures is unsustainable that will have significant impacts on the Business Community in these times of slow economic growth and elevated costs related to labour and persistent supply chain issues. The Chamber would like to commend The City of Red Deer for its efforts to provide transparency and accountability with the 2024 Amended Operating &