Alberta Chamber of Resources

Our History

Jul 22, 2020
The ACR began life in 1936 as the Alberta and Northwest Chamber of Mines. It was developed to regulate labour and supplies in the mines of Canada’s North, and to promote resource extraction and help put Albertans back to work during the Great Depression. By the Second World War, the Chamber’s scope expanded to include all of the resources industries and, after a series of name changes, the Chamber settled on its present moniker in 1977.
 
Throughout its history, the ACR has been committed to improving workplace safety, developing innovative solutions and methods, best practices, Indigenous engagement and cross-sector cooperation. We represent resource companies large and small, as well as members who work in engineering, logistics, transportation and other related industries. To learn more about our history, please see the resources listed below.
 
 

Source: https://www.acr-alberta.com/about/#our-history