AB and BC Government Collaborate to Improve Insurance Legislation

The Alberta and British Columbia governments have introduced amendments to their insurance laws to enhance consumer protection and increase efficiencies for the insurance industry. The legislation was introduced in connection to the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA), which is a joint effort of Alberta and B.C. to remove barriers between the two provinces. More information on this new collaboration here

The Problem with Insurance Accounting

According to Tom Jones, Vice Chairman of the IASB, Current accounting rules for insurance companies are so different from those in other industries that they may not show investors the true economic realities the firms are facing.  More on this story here.

Provincial Budget 2008 Interactive Analysis

To highlight the importance of balancing the budget and the effect of today's spending on the long-term sustainability of our province, CGA Alberta has developed an interactive budget analysis tool, allowing users see what happens when they choose to increase or decrease spending in key priority areas like health care. Check out the CGA Alberta budget tool.

Please Note: PowerWithin Date Change

The PowerWithin seminar featuring William Jefferson Clinton has been moved from April 30th to June 20th due to the US Election.  Those who purchased tickets will be contacted by the PowerWithin, and full refunds will be granted to anyone who cannot attend.  More information found here

Alberta Gets Minimum Wage Increase

In the interest of keeping pace with Alberta's growth, Premier Ed Stelmach has announced a minimum wage increase set to take effect April 1st.   With the minimum wage increasing from $8.00 per hour to $8.40, Alberta?s minimum wage remains the highest in Canada after taxes.  More information on the newest Government of Alberta initiative here 

U of C Appoints CGA as New VP of Finance and Services

The President of the University of Calgary recently announced the appointment of Gail Stephens, CGA to the position of Vice President, Finance and Services for a five-year term.  Gail is a Fellow of the CGA Association of Canada and has been recognized as one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women.  Previous positions have included the City of Winnipeg as City Auditor and Chief Administrative Officer and, since 2003, the CEO of the British Columbia Pension Corporation.  CGA Alberta welcomes Gail to Calgary and wishes her good luck in this exciting new endeavour.

CGA Celebrates 100 Years!

2008 is shaping up to be an exciting year for CGA as we celebrate a landmark anniversary; CGA is 100 years old!   For a century, CGA has represented individuals who know business, and know how to make it work on a local and international level. 

In celebration of this tremendous milestone, CGA-Canada and their affiliates are looking for 100 CGAs who have made an outstanding contribution to their communities and to the lives of others.  They deserve to be recognized and honoured during our 2008 centenary year. 

For more information on the centennial celebration and outstanding CGA nominations, please visit the CGA Canada website    

The nomination form for the 100 CGAs who have made a difference found here   

Please continue to watch our website for updates on events surrounding this landmark anniversary, as the celebration continues through-out 2008