-
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The New Carbon Taxes Deliver a One-Two Punch in Atlantic Canada
On 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.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023Optimism and Uncertainty: Atlantic Canada’s Business Insights for 2023
Recently, 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.
-
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.
Learn more click here