Provincial government looking to hear from businesses on tariff impacts

Sep 5, 2026 | 6:01 AM

The province has launched an online portal on tariffs.

The new website includes information on U.S. and Canadian tariffs, plus has a tab where businesses can tell the government how the tariffs are impacting their operations.

The government says this will provide information on things like cost changes, supply chains, employment and competitiveness as a result of tariffs from both sides.

“The portal launches as businesses continue to assess the impact of recent U.S. tariffs and Canada’s planned retaliatory measures,” says a release from the province.

That release goes on to say that Alberta still wants fair and free trade with the Americans.

“Tariffs and counter-tariffs are creating uncertainty and, for some Alberta businesses, real costs. Government needs clear, timely information about where those pressures are being felt. We encourage any and all impacted businesses to share their experiences with the province so its response can be practical, targeted and focused on protecting investment, jobs and growth. We appreciate Premier Smith and the Alberta government’s willingness to listen and respond as circumstances evolve,” says Business Council of Alberta president Adam Legge in that same release.

The government says Alberta shipped $152 billion worth of goods to the U.S. in 2025.

by Curtis Galbraith