Business Links

Online Business Resources

• Workers’ Compensation Board - AlbertaThe Workers’ Compensation Board - Alberta is a not-for-profit mutual insurance corporation funded entirely by employers. We provide cost effective workplace liability and disability insurance to more than 1.4 million workers and 106,000 employers.
  www.wcb.ab.ca
• The Access to Justice Network (ACJNet)The Access to Justice Network (ACJNet) is an electronic community that brings together people, information, and educational resources on justice and legal issues of interest to Canadians. It uses new technologies to create and distribute products and services and to facilitate broad base consultations. ACJNet is the only nationwide service dedicated to making law and justice resources available to all Canadians in either official language.
  www.acjnet.org

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Alberta Government

• The Government of Alberta Think of this web site as a brief overview of one of Canada’s most dynamic provinces. For a provincial map and tourism information, visit Travel Alberta. Wherever possible we’ve provided links to government department web sites and other sources that provide in-depth information about our province.
  www.gov.ab.ca
• Alberta Economic Development Alberta Economic Development is one of 23 government ministries within the Alberta Government structure. Reporting to the Honorable Clint Dunford, Alberta Economic Development (AED) is the marketing arm of the Alberta Government. AED works in partnership with business, industry associations, other provincial ministries and governments to:
  • provide quality information and competitive intelligence
  • diversify industry products and services
  • expand export and trade
  • attract investment
  • promote tourism
  in order to create a positive economic planning framework for the citizens of Alberta and to promote the “Alberta Advantage”.
  www.alberta-canada.com
• The Business Link The Business Link is a not-for-profit organization proudly supported by the Government of Canada (through Western Economic Diversification) and the Government of Alberta (through Alberta Economic Development ), and member of the Canada Business Service Centres (CBSC) network. Our goal is to provide business people in every part of Alberta with access to accurate, timely and relevant information and referrals. The Business Link reduces the complexity of dealing with various levels of government by serving as a central resource for business information.
  www.cbsc.org/alberta/
• Alberta First Alberta First.Com is a provincial, municipal and industry partnership dedicated to the promotion of business and community development across the Province of Alberta. Their website has been designed to be a rich source of information that will assist businesses and entrepreneurs in their business ventures. Detailed listings, statistics, profiles and opportunities are provided on key businesses, industry sectors, regions and communities throughout Alberta.
  www.albertafirst.com
• Alberta International Trade To lead the development of government-wide strategies and policies for Alberta’s relations with international governments and organizations and federal, provincial and territorial governments in Canada.
  • Advancing Alberta’s interests through intergovernmental negotiations and discussions;
  • Coordinating Alberta’s strategies relating to international and intergovernmental relations;
  • Providing strategic advice and policy analysis to Alberta government ministries and other clients;
  • Obtaining, disseminating, and analyzing information for Alberta government ministries and other clients.
  www.iir.gov.ab.ca
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) The Minister of Government Services is responsible for the province-wide administration of Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The Access and Privacy Branch of Alberta Government Services supports public bodies in administering the FOIP legislation.
  www3.gov.ab.ca/foip/

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Government of Canada

• Canada Business Service Centres The Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs) are your gateway to government information for business. The CBSCs provide a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations and are there to answer your questions about starting a new business or improving an existing one.
  www.cbsc.org
• Team Canada International Trade Canada
  Trade Commissioner Services
  Led by the Prime Minister, the Minister for International Trade, provincial premiers and territorial government leaders, Team Canada missions are a unique partnership in Canada’s international business development efforts to increase trade and create jobs and growth in Canada.
  www.cbsc.org
• Western Economic Diversification Canada A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act. WD works to strengthen Western Canada’s economy and advance the interests of the West in national economic policy.
  www.wd.gc.ca
• Statistics Canada Statistics Canada produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society and culture. In Canada, providing statistics is a federal responsibility. As Canada’s central statistical agency, Statistics Canada is legislated to serve this function for the whole of Canada and each of the provinces. Objective statistical information is vital to an open and democratic society. It provides a solid foundation for informed decisions by elected representatives, businesses, unions and non-profit organizations, as well as individual Canadians.
  www.statcan.ca

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Economic Development

• Battle River Alliance for Ecomomic Development (link temporarily suspended)BRAED is a member-driven organization of east central Alberta communities. BRAED’s regional initiatives are supported by its member communities through collaboration and cooperation. This approach continues to strengthen, retain and expand the region’s current economic base, by assisting existing local businesses, and by promoting the Battle River Region and its opportunities to prospective investors and businesses.
  www.braed.ca

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Business Associations & Agencies

• The Better Business Bureau of Central and Northern Alberta The Better Business Bureau of Central and Northern Alberta was founded in 1957 and is a non-profit membership association of business and professional firms. We are a public service agency devoted to the vitality of the free enterprise system and the concerns of the consuming public. We are NOT a government agency.
  www.edmontonbbb.org
• Heads Up Fraud Prevention Association The Heads Up Fraud Prevention Programs and its affiliate programs provide fraud information and awareness to decrease the incidence and impact of Economic Crimes. The program is community based and volunteer driven. Everyone pays for fraud. Prevention is less expensive than paying for the damage caused by fraud crimes. Supporting and instituting fraud prevention programs is a cost effective way for individuals, companies and organizations to deal with this problem.
  www.heads-up.ca

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