Prior to the announcement of the 30 day tariff reprieve by President Donald Trump, Premier, Danielle Smith spoke on BCA's AlbertaBETTER podcast about the ongoing trade tensions between our two nations. Premier Smith spoke about some of the joint work currently underway between the provinces' Premiers, advocating for Canada to address key irritants so we can return to being the "friendly neighbour" with the U.S. and help them achieve their vision of energy security and dominance with Canadian oil and critical minerals. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: Spotify: Apple Podcast: #abpoli #cdnpoli #trumptariffs

BCA President Adam Legge joined CBC/Radio-Canada's Radio Active to discuss the 30-day tariff reprieve and urge the Canadian government that "Canada can't take our foot off the gas." 🎧 Listen to the segment below: #bcpoli #abpoli #trump #trumptariffs

While the 30-day tariff reprieve gives Canada's leaders time to return to the negotiating table with the United States, uncertainty still looms over Canadian businesses and households. Adam Legge joined Global News to talk about how the tariff reprieve 'isn't a bullet dodged.' BCA urges that swift action be taken to avoid the implementation of tariffs, which could have severe impacts in Alberta, including tens of thousands of job losses. Watch the full interview:

The United States is Alberta's biggest trading partner, not just for oil, but across a wide array of goods and industries. Following the announcement of the 30-day tariff reprieve, @awlegge spoke with @CBCNews about the devastating effect tariffs could have in Alberta if a solution is not found: "Adam Legge, president of the Business Council of Alberta, said while a lower tariff on energy exports was preferable to the 25 per cent levy, it would still pose a challenge to Alberta. And, though much of the conversation in the province in recent days has revolved around impacts of the tariffs on the energy industry, Alberta's farms, factories and plants would also be in trouble if disagreements continue. Businesses in the province that are large exporters to the U.S., including those in the agricultural, manufacturing and petrochemical sectors, would still be hit with 'crippling' 25 per cent tariffs." Read the full article: #abpoli #cdnpoli #trump #trumptariffs

BCA's Director of Policy and Economics @AliciaPlanincic connected with @TheHubCanada to discuss one of her latest EconMinutes, which outlines the average earnings gaps between Canadians and their American counterparts with comparatively similar levels of education. What drives this income gap between Canadians and Americans? If you wanted to maximize your earnings with your degree, what factors would make the biggest difference—industry choice, location, or something else? These topics and more are covered in this engaging interview! See the full video: #abpoli #cdnpoli

The Business Council of Alberta is pleased to see that Canada has negotiated a 30-day delay in the implementation of U.S. tariffs. This is good news for hundreds of thousands of Canadian families who will sleep a little easier, at least for a few nights. But the work isn’t over. Free trade must remain the priority, and Canada cannot let off the gas on improving our own internal issues like interprovincial trade, infrastructure approvals, and investment conditions. See the full statement from BCA President, @awlegge. #cdnpoli #abpoli #trumptariffs #tariffs

BCA's latest EconMinute is here!: Young Canadians Are Leaving Hospitality—Where Are They Going? For decades, it was common for young people to work in restaurants, cafes, and fast-food chains. These hospitality jobs were often their first venture into the working world. But things are changing, and there are nearly 90,000 fewer jobs among 15-24 year olds compared to just five years earlier. BCA's latest EconMinute dives into the employment rate of various age demographics and analyzes economic factors and industry trends to identify what is causing fewer and fewer young people in Canada to be employed. Read the full EconMinute: #abpoli #cdnpoli

The Business Council of Alberta is deeply disappointed by the U.S. administration’s decision to impose tariffs, which will have significant consequences for businesses, workers, and families on both sides of the border. See the statement from BCA President, Adam Legge. #abpoli #cdnpoli #trumptariffs #tariffs

Earlier this week, we released a special edition of BCA’s AlbertaBETTER podcast, where Premier Danielle Smith discussed Canada's response preparation to the upcoming U.S. tariffs being imposed on Feb 1. She remains hopeful that we can make the case to the U.S. that our relationship is stronger when we stay “a reliable and trustworthy neighbour.” In case you missed it listen here: #TrumpTariffs #abpoli #cdnpoli

Alberta business council working overtime in Washington as tariffs loom: BCA President @awlegge joined @GlobalCalgary's morning show to break down his meetings in Washington D.C. with U.S. partners during President Trump's inauguration, and to re-emphasize that BCA wants to see Canada take "a measured approach" and not "a knee-jerk reaction" to any impending tariffs that may be implemented. #abpoli #cdnpoli #TRUMP

The Council raised concerns about disruptions in critical economic infrastructure, labour training funding, and the federal approach to US Trade negotiation. Our messages to the minister: Plan A is a diplomatic approach to protect free trade; address the known irritants of the Trump administration; any retaliation must be done thoughtfully and without disproportionate damage to any region or industry; and Canada needs to take this as a wake-up call to do better domestically.

We are excited to present a very special AlbertaBETTER podcast episode - Episode #138: Premier Unplugged: Alberta and Canada's Response to U.S. Trade Uncertainty We're honoured to have Premier @ABDanielleSmith back on the AlbertaBETTER podcast, this time to discuss the importance of avoiding retaliation, addressing key irritants, and supporting U.S. aspirations in energy security and critical minerals supply to foster a stronger Canada-U.S. economic relationship. In a conversation that covers energy czars, the AI race with China, Arctic security, tech billionaires, getting powerplants and pipelines built, and being a friendly neighbour in an increasingly dangerous world, this episode is a can't miss! Listen to the full episode now, available on all major audio platforms 🎧: #abpoli #cdnpoli #TrumpTariffs

BCA's latest EconMinute is here!: Canadians’ wages are stunted by low productivity—even for the most highly educated We often hear about how Canada is falling behind the U.S. on things like economic growth and productivity. But what does this mean for the typical Canadian? Based on the latest data, Canadians at all levels of education earn on average less than Americans with the same qualifications. This week's EconMinute dives into the factors that help explain this divergence in incomes, and what Canadians could do to start earning as much as their American neighbours. Read the full EconMinute: #abpoli #cdnpoli

Adam Legge joined CBC/Radio-Canada's West of Centre podcast to talk tariffs and a trade war with the United States, where he highlighted that retaliatory tariffs isn't the 'Trump' card some may think it is: "It would harm affordability in Canada. It would result in some inflationary outcomes, and we're all trying to get the overnight rate for the Bank of Canada to go even lower, as opposed to pausing or going back up because of inflation. So we just don't have the heft that would deliver a blow that they would sit up and take notice." Full episode: #abpoli #cdnpoli #TrumpTariffs #WestofCentre

We’re releasing an extra episode of The Brief today—departing from our usual Tuesday schedule—to address the critical topic: Trump and tariffs. With Donald Trump back in the Oval Office and his ‘America First’ policies back in play, Canada is facing significant trade uncertainty with our largest economic partner. In this special episode, Scott Crockatt sits down with BCA Director of Policy and Economics @AliciaPlanincic and @trevortombe, Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy, to explore what Trump’s return and his tariff threats could mean for Alberta businesses and households. 🎧 Listen now on all major audio platforms: #abpol #cdnpoli #Trump #trumptariffs

Speaking with Cindy Tran at Edmonton Journal, BCA President Adam Legge emphasized that not only Canadians, but many U.S. businesses and consumers, oppose the idea of restrictive tariffs and the damaging effects they would have on both sides of the border: "Legge was in Washington, D.C., for Trump’s inauguration and spoke with U.S. stakeholders to highlight the potential for severe economic impacts including job losses and a decline in GDP if the tariffs were imposed, which would have a 'devastating' impact. He said a strategic approach is necessary to preserve trade relations and agreed with Smith saying diplomacy is necessary — not retaliatory tariffs." Read the full article!: #abpoli #cdnpoli #TrumpTariffs