Southeast Alberta - The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce is pleased to co-host a special evening and welcome the Honourable Pierre Poilievre to Southeast Alberta for a special business-focused event, "An Evening with Pierre Poilievre: Building a Stronger, More Competitive Canada for Business," taking place on October 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

The event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, agricultural producers, manufacturers, professionals, investors, community stakeholders, and residents from across the region for a discussion on Canada's economic future and the policies that influence business growth, investment, competitiveness, and job creation.

As businesses continue to navigate workforce shortages, affordability pressures, economic uncertainty, housing challenges, evolving trade relationships, and increasing global competition, the Chamber believes it is important to provide opportunities for the business community to hear directly from national leaders and engage in meaningful dialogue on the issues that matter most.

"Strong communities are built on strong businesses," said Aaron Fleming, President of the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce. "Our role as a Chamber is to create opportunities for informed discussion, bring decision-makers and business leaders together, and ensure the voice of business is represented in conversations about Canada's future. This event provides an important opportunity to hear perspectives on economic priorities that impact businesses and communities across Southeast Alberta."

Discussion topics are expected to include:

• Canada's economic competitiveness and productivity
• Business investment and economic growth
• Trade, market access, and transportation connectivity
• Energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and resource development
• Workforce attraction, labour mobility, and skills development
• Housing affordability and economic growth
• Infrastructure and regional development
• The role of rural and regional communities in Canada's long-term prosperity

The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan, non-sectarian organization committed to supporting informed dialogue on issues affecting business and economic development. The Chamber regularly hosts elected officials, policymakers, industry leaders, and subject matter experts from across the political spectrum as part of its mandate to advocate for a strong and competitive business environment.

"We encourage business owners, professionals, and community leaders to join this important conversation about Canada's economic future," added Fleming.

Event Details

An Evening with Pierre Poilievre: Building a Stronger, More Competitive Canada for Business
Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Medicine Hat College Theatre, Medicine Hat, Alberta

Following the event, attendees are invited to continue the conversation and network with fellow business and community leaders at a reception in Centennial Hall at Medicine Hat College.

Information is available through the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce.

Please direct all media inquiries to:
Aaron Fleming
Chamber of Commerce President, 2025-2026
Phone: (403) 527-5214 ext. 222

The Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven, volunteer-led organization, proudly representing the interests of businesses in our region, and working diligently to stimulate a strengthened and vibrant economy through our connections, support and influence. For over 125 years, the Chamber has stood for promoting business, monitoring government and championing managed growth in the local economy. The Chamber represents close to 900 businesses in our region and is aligned with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC), which represents over 24,000 businesses, the Canadian Chambers of Commerce (CCC), which represents over 200,000 businesses and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), representing over 45 million companies in more than 170 countries. With the largest and most influential business organizations locally, provincially, federally and internationally, the Chamber network is the most unified, valued and influential business network in Canada and works together to shape policy and programs that will make a difference to businesses in our region.