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Monday, March 8, 2021The CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce says the sooner the Atlantic bubble can be restored, the better. Sheri Somerville says businesses are eager for COVID-19 restrictions to ease and borders to reopen to allow free travel within the region. The bubble last summer allowed residents of the four provinces to travel within the region without having to isolate for 14 days. Read moreTuesday, March 2, 2021What was born out of a sincere desire to support local businesses at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic has evolved into a movement of local support and empowerment. Love for Local – New Brunswick has been supporting N.B.-based businesses of all sizes since last March, an idea that originated with the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton, which was looking to mount a widespread community support campaign. Read moreMonday, March 1, 2021The CEO of the Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce says many business owners are frustrated and a bit deflated by the new health orders. "P.E.I. was doing so well and our freedoms were different than that of other parts of the country, so it's a tough blow that we find ourselves in this situation, but we recognize the need to manage the cases of COVID-19 and clusters we see in the province," Penny Walsh-McGuire said in an interview Monday. Read moreThursday, February 25, 2021The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to the Chief Medical Officer of Health asking for her department to look into lessening COVID restrictions and lockdowns for areas outside the metro region that are not currently dealing with an outbreak, so hard-hit businesses can get some relief. Read moreWednesday, February 24, 2021P.E.I.'s Kings and Prince counties face some serious challenges for economic recovery following the pandemic, according to a study released Wednesday morning by the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council, and commissioned by the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. Read moreMonday, February 22, 2021The Halifax Chamber of Commerce has officially asked the city council to freeze commercial property tax for the 2021-22 budget. In its pre-budget submission to Mayor and council, the Chamber said the proposed 1.9 percent increase to the average tax bill would be unfair to small businesses that have struggled during the pandemic. Read moreFriday, February 19, 2021Penny Walsh-McGuire, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, has sent a letter to the P.E.I. legislature’s special committee on poverty, asking it to consult with business groups on plans for a basic income guarantee. Read moreWednesday, February 10, 2021ACC welcomes news of additional routes by Flair Airlines Read moreWednesday, February 3, 2021Le décret présidentiel signé par Joe Biden qui renforce les dispositions du «Buy America», favorisant l’achat aux États-Unis, pourrait empêcher certaines entreprises canadiennes d’obtenir des contrats du gouvernement fédéral américain. Mais ces mesures protectionnistes n’inquiètent pas les observateurs outre mesure. Read moreTuesday, February 2, 2021The Atlantic and Halifax Chamber join with Chambers and medical communities across the country in signing the following open letter arguing for the adoption of widespread rapid testing in Canada. 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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