Advocacy
Advocacy Research
Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness Key Messages
Barrier 1: Resolving Canada's Skills Crisis
March 12, 2012: Post Secondary Education
Post Secondary Education - Backgrounder
Post Secondary Eduction - Survey
March 26, 2012: Life-long Learning
Life-Long Learning - Backgrounder
Life-long Learning - Survey
SME Employee Skills Training Webinar - Register Here
REGIONAL PLAN FOR SOUTHERN ALBERTA
The Government of Alberta has posted an online workbook available at www.landuse.alberta.ca for you to share your feedback on the South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council's (RAC's) advice on developing a regional plan for southern Alberta. You now have until April 30, 2012 to fill out the phase 2 South Saskatchewan Regional Plan workbook. The online workbook provides Albertans with an opportunity to provide input on the South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council’s Advice to the Government of Alberta for the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. You will also have the opportunity to provide input during stakeholder and public sessions held throughout the region in February/March 2012.
The extended workbook deadline recognizes that the government’s task force on property rights is meeting with stakeholders this month and will conduct open houses in January to listen to Albertan’s property rights concerns.
The news release provides more information on the workbook extension.For more information about regional planning, the Land-use Framework and the Alberta Land Stewardship Act visit www.landuse.alberta.ca
Please keep in mind as you fill out the workbook that you're commenting on the RAC's advice, not a government document. This is an important building block in the development of the regional plan - your input during all three phases of the consultation process and the RAC's advice will influence the development of the final plan.
Municipal
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
February 2012 Council Strategic Priorities
BYLAWS
Off Site Levy Bylaw
TAXATION
Residential vs. Commercial Property Tax - Understanding the Gap
Alberta Guide to Property Assessment and Taxation
City of Edmonton - 2010 National Property Tax Report
City of Medicine Hat - Property Tax Rates and Information
CITY PERMITS
Click on the Sign Permit Applications to view applications for Medicine Hat and 5 other municipalities for comparison.
BUSINESS LICENSES
Click here to view City of Medicine Hat documents pertaining to business licensing including bylaws, development permits, and licensing fees.
Provincial
Alberta Property Rights Task Force
The Property Rights Task Force has heard from hundreds of residents and stakeholders that the rights of property owners must be strenghtened. Read their findings and recommendation in the document "Report of the Property Rights Task Force - Engagement with Albertans"
The Alberta government has now responded to the recommendations made by the Property Rights Task Force's report "Engaging with Albertans". Read the governement's response document "Government Response - Property Rights Task Force".
Federal
Wildhorse Border Crossing
SIGN THE PETITION TO MAKE WILDHORSE A 24-HOUR PORT of ENTRY
If you agree that the Wild Horse Border crossing is vital to our Provincial and National economy and you would like to see the hours and facilities increased for travelers and commercial use, please consider signing the online petition.
Policy
Click Here to view the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce Policy Book
Click Here to view the Alberta Chambers of Commerce Policy Book 2009-2011
Click Here to view the Canadian Chambers of Commerce Policy Resolutions
Resources
Open Parliament: a quick and up-to-date means for following the progress of bills and debates in the House of Commons
Alberta Electric System Operators: Transmission capacity facts and publications about the planning and operations of the provincial transmission system.
Alberta Land Stewardship Act: Bill 10, an amendment to the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, is meant to clarify the original intent of the legislation - to plan for the future needs of Albertans and manage growth, while respecting property rights.
