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ACC Opinion Editorials
Friday, March 29, 2024The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador delivered big for the private sector in Budget 2024. The Budget featured a tax cut, a commitment to reduce red tape, and a projection to return to a balanced budget next year and for the foreseeable future. Read moreThursday, March 14, 2024Last week, the Government of Nova Scotia released its 2024 Budget “Building Nova Scotia, Faster.” The budget features investments in housing, healthcare, and the skilled trades. The budget has the makings of one that primes the economy to focus on the social realities of the province, and it is timely to do just that. Read moreThursday, March 14, 2024The Government of Prince Edward Island’s 2024 Budget introduced on February 29th contained noteworthy announcements in healthcare and housing. However, came up short for business and continued to add to the debt with deficit spending forecasted. Read moreThursday, August 31, 2023On July 1, 2023, the federal carbon tax was imposed across Atlantic Canada in response to insufficient climate change plans proposed by the provinces. Fighting climate change is a global imperative and should be a priority of any government, but carbon taxes are not an effective way to achieve the meaningful change that is required. Read moreFriday, July 21, 2023This summer Atlantic Canadian businesses are feeling the heat—from inflation—as rising prices cast a dark shadow with no relief in sight from financial concerns or mounting operational pressures. In a poll of the Chamber network’s insight community, Atlantic IMPRESSIONS, more than 80% of participating respondents indicated the impact of inflation is being keenly felt and has negatively impacted their businesses. The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce gathered input on the effects of inflation with the Atlantic Impressions insight community from June 27 through July 11, 2023, with 133 members weighing in on the subject. Most were clear that inflation has negatively impacted their business, and 48% believe inflation will continue over the next year. Read moreWednesday, March 15, 2023Recently, the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce released its 2022-2023 Atlantic Insights Report detailing the perceptions of members from across all four provinces of current conditions in the region, and one thing is clear: Atlantic Canada’s businesses are optimistic but face an uncertain future. Read more
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Business Truth & Reconciliation
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce takes proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework.
Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.
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