Category: Alberta

Red Deer, Alberta, June 24, 2026 – Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, visited Red Deer, Alberta. The Minister met with the Mayor of Red Deer, Cindy Jefferies, and with trade and industry leaders at the Red Deer District Chamber.

For more than a century, Alberta’s business leaders and communities have built this country. The Minister underscored that, in an increasingly uncertain world, it is more important than ever that we work together. While Canada is building big again, Albertans will play an essential role in ensuring that we build a stronger Canadian economy, and Alberta economy, for all.

When meeting with Mayor Jefferies, the Minister highlighted the importance of collaboration across all orders of government to build a more resilient and competitive economy that delivers tangible results for Canadians. To support municipalities like Red Deer, the Government of Canada is making long-term investments in infrastructure, including the $51 billion Build Communities Strong Fund.

With members of the Red Deer District Chamber of Commerce, the Minister discussed how the Government of Canada is supporting a strong and resilient economy. He emphasized the importance of the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will unlock the province’s vast natural resources and solidify Canada’s position as a world leader in clean and conventional energy, and the agreement recently reached with the province on its implementation. He highlighted this as an example of what can be achieved when governments work together.

The Minister also noted how the Government is focused on the urgency of getting Canadian resources to domestic and world markets, and highlighted the important role that the Major Projects Office (MPO) is playing to help coordinate and streamline federal processes and get major infrastructure projects built. This includes support for 23 nation-building projects and strategies that will support more than 155,000 jobs and represent over $138 billion in new investment – including right here in Alberta.

Getting resources to market requires governments to work together to diversify both domestic and international trade. The Minister spoke of the need to continue efforts to eliminate interprovincial barriers to trade and labour mobility so that small and medium-sized businesses, in Red Deer and across the country, can take advantage of a unified domestic market and build a more resilient economy. In particular, he highlighted the recently established Domestic Trade Commissioners Network to support businesses and workers access new markets in other parts of the country. Collaborative efforts between federal, provincial and territorial governments such as this Network will enable Canadians to work together to build strength at home in the face of global uncertainty.

The Minister also highlighted the importance of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in maintaining a strong and predictable trading relationship with the United States and Mexico. He noted that preserving an integrated North American market is critical to supporting jobs, investment, and long-term prosperity on both sides of the border, particularly for export-oriented sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and agriculture which are central to Red Deer and Alberta’s economy.

The Minister thanked the Red Deer District Chamber for its steadfast advocacy and leadership, reiterating that a resilient Canada depends on continued cooperation amongst all orders of government.

Stay connected

Fort McMurray, Alberta, June 23, 2026 – Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, began his visit to Alberta in Fort McMurray, where he met with senior executives from Suncor Energy and with trade and industry leaders at the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce.

For more than a century, Alberta’s business leaders have built this country. In an increasingly uncertain world, the Minister underscored that it is more important than ever that we work together. While Canada is building big again, Albertans have an important role to play to ensure that we build a stronger Canadian economy, and Alberta economy, for all.

Suncor Energy is a proud Canadian company headquartered in Alberta. Up to 65% of its oil production is refined in Canada, and it is one of the largest Canadian retailers of petroleum. The Minister visited the company’s Base Plant, the first commercial plant to develop the Athabasca oil sands. During the visit, the Minister had the opportunity to see the company’s two new cogeneration units, which have significantly reduced the facility’s emissions while providing power to the grid. He also discussed with Suncor’s senior leadership how the government can work with Alberta’s energy sector to support its continued growth. The Minister reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to the recently announced implementation agreement for the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will unlock Alberta’s vast natural resources and solidify Canada’s position as a world leader in clean and conventional energy.

The Minister acknowledged the importance of the new West Coast Oil pipeline to transport low-emission Alberta bitumen, increase access to Asian markets, and bolster Canada’s independence and prosperity. He also noted Alberta’s commitment to partner with Canada to lower emissions through support for the Pathways Project, the largest carbon capture, utilization, and storage project in the world.

The Minister continued his discussions in Fort McMurray with trade and industry leaders at the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce. During his fireside chat with the Chamber’s President, Dianna De Sousa, the Minister touched on the landmark Canada-Alberta MOU and noted the important role that the Major Projects Office (MPO) is playing to help coordinate and streamline federal processes and get major infrastructure projects built. He also applauded the leadership of Alberta businesses advocating for freer movement of goods, services, and labour across the country to create a more unified domestic market. The Minister also discussed the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), highlighting the importance of strengthening Canada-U.S. trade ties and reinforcing North American competitiveness.

The Minister thanked the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce for its leadership and support, reiterating the importance of a Team Canada approach in building one Canadian economy.

Stay connected

June 22, 2026 – Edmonton, Alberta – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Federal and provincial funding is helping to attract major economic investment, create jobs and boost growth in the value-added agri-food sector.

GDE Grocery Delivery E-Services Canada Inc., commonly known as HelloFresh, has received conditional approval for an Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit of up to $2.3 million for its $19.5 million investment in a new state-of-the-art agri-food processing facility in Calgary.

The company was also awarded a grant of up to $1.3 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) Emerging Opportunities Program, which supports projects focused on innovation, company growth and sector impact.

Under its Factor Meals brand, GDE Grocery Delivery E-Services Canada Inc. produces and distributes chef-curated, ready-to-eat meals that can be tailored according to diet and lifestyle goals including ketogenic, calorie conscious or high protein. All meat and produce in the meals will be sourced from Alberta-based agricultural suppliers, building on the value-added sector while encouraging domestic food production.

Construction on the facility, which will help the company meet growing demand for meal kit and ready-to-eat food delivery, began in July 2025 and was completed this spring. The project is expected to create 400 permanent and 251 temporary jobs.

Alberta’s strong investment environment, built on competitive taxes, streamlined regulations and targeted incentives, is attracting major projects and gives companies like GDE the confidence to grow and invest in the province.