October 12 – 14, 2023 | Hyatt Regency | Calgary, AB | #CCCAGM23
Our AGM & Convention brings together chamber of commerce executives and community business leaders to discuss the economic and political issues affecting the prosperity of Canadian business and set our policy agenda for the upcoming year.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
| 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Registration & Information Grand Foyer 1 and Coat Check |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Chamber Expo Sponsored by WEX Inc. |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception Sponsored by TD Bank Grand Foyer 3 and 4 |
Friday, October 13, 2023
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration & Information Grand Foyer 1 and Coat Check |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Buffet Breakfast Imperial Ballroom |
| 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Chamber Expo Sponsored by WEX Inc. Grand Foyer 3 and 4 |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Annual General Meeting Imperial Ballroom MEETING MATERIALS: Meeting Notice & Items for Discussion Mid-year Financial Results (Corrected Oct. 12, 2023) |
| 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Health and Networking Break Chamber Expo Visit Grand Foyer 3 and 4 |
| 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Keynote Address by the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board Imperial Ballroom |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Health and Networking Break Chamber Expo Visit Grand Foyer 3 and 4 |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Buffet Lunch Keynote Address: Blueprint to the Future: Leading in a New World of Work (beginning at 12:30 p.m.) Imperial Ballroom Last year we learned about future-proofing chambers. This year we will learn how to future-proof our teams so they can thrive in the face of adversity and uncertainty. In this engaging, insight-filled and actionable presentation, Eric Termuende will share his research-backed blueprint for successful leadership in a world that has yet to be created. Participants will receive a practical guide to building teams that are more productive, engaged, creative and innovative. And, they will walk away with immediate, actionable, budget-free steps to become the type of leader who builds resilient, innovative teams, no matter what else is going on in the world. Eric Termuende, Co-founder, NoW Work |
| 1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Health and Networking Break Chamber Expo Visit Grand Foyer 3 and 4 |
| 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Armchair Discussion: Energizing Canada’s Investment and Trade Future Supported by CPP Investments Imperial Ballroom The Canadian Chamber’s Chief Economist, Stephen Tapp, will engage with the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board’s Chief Investment Officer, Edwin Cass, in a discussion that includes the outlook for global economic and financial markets, the value of active management, decarbonizing the whole economy and navigating the energy industry’s evolution. Edwin Cass, Chief Investment Officer, Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Air Canada Door Prize Draw Sponsored by Air Canada |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Health and Networking Break Chamber Expo Visit Grand Foyer 3 and 4 |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Policy Resolution Debates Imperial Ballroom MEETING MATERIALS: Proposed Policy Resolutions Book (Updated Oct. 11) Policy Resolution Amendment Form Portal to View All Policy Resolution Amendment Submissions |
| 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Social Evening Hosted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Studio Bell National Music Centre |
Saturday, October 14, 2023
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration & Information Grand Foyer 1 and Coat Check |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Buffet Breakfast Grand Foyer 3 and 4 |
| 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Chamber Expo Sponsored by WEX Inc. Grand Foyer 3 and 4 |
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Policy Resolution Debates Imperial Ballroom MEETING MATERIALS: Proposed Policy Resolutions Book Policy Resolution Amendment Form Portal to View All Policy Resolution Amendment Submissions |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Buffet Lunch Imperial Ballroom Expo Passport Prize Draw Sponsored by WEX Inc. Presentation of the Inclusive Growth Awards (beginning at 12:30 p.m.) Sponsored by RBC We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are central and essential to fairness of opportunity, competitiveness of business, economic growth and our nation’s prosperity. We also believe that sharing the good work done by the Canadian Chamber Network is an important way to motivate others to work towards an economy that works for everyone. Our Inclusive Growth Awards recognize chambers of commerce, boards of trade and their members across the country, that do exceptional work to remove barriers and create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive economy. These awards also recognize Indigenous and other underrepresented entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence in innovation and social impact. We are proud to present the awards during our 2023 AGM & Convention. |
| 1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Health and Networking Break Chamber Expo Visit Grand Foyer 3 and 4 |
| 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Keynote Address by the Hon. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business Imperial Ballroom As the federal Minister for Small Business, the Hon. Rechie Valdez will share her perspective on the current state of small business in Canada and outline the Liberal government’s priorities for ensuring the success of SMEs, which represent the majority of Canadian businesses and provide the largest source of employment in Canada. Hon. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Investing in Infrastructure for Our Collective Future Sponsored by the Canada Infrastructure Bank Imperial Ballroom The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is an impact investor developing the next generation of infrastructure Canadians needs, delivering outcomes such as sustainable economic growth, connected communities and climate change action. Its priority sectors include green infrastructure, clean power, public transit, trade and transportation and broadband as well as projects in partnership with and for the benefit of Indigenous Peoples. In this interactive fireside chat session, you will have the chance to connect directly with Jodie Parmar, the CIB’s Head of Project Development for Western Canada, to learn more about innovative ways to finance infrastructure projects and get your questions answered on partnership opportunities with the CIB. Jodie Parmar, Head of Project Development for Western Canada, Canada Infrastructure Bank |
| 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Health and Networking Break Chamber Expo Visit Grand Foyer 3 and 4 |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Keynote Address by Shuvaloy Majumdar, Member of Parliament for Calgary Heritage Imperial Ballroom Shuvaloy Majumdar will share the Official Opposition’s perspective on the current state of small business in Canada and what changes can be sought to improve the economic and policy conditions within which they operate. Shuvaloy Majumdar, Member of Parliament for Calgary Heritage |
| 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Business Data Lab Presentation Imperial Ballroom Presentation by the Canadian Chamber’s BDL team on products/services available to small businesses and how chambers and their members can use BDL data to inform their operations. Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Patrick Gill, Senior Director, Operations and Partnerships, Business Data Lab Marwa Abdou, Senior Research Director, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Andrew DiCapua, Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce |
| 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks Imperial Ballroom |
| 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Social Evening Hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce The Rooftop YYC Sponsored by Pathways Alliance |
