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Media
Thursday, January 14, 2021Labrador North Chamber of Commerce chats with Janice Goudie on Labrador Morning about the route suspensions between Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Halifax, and the effect on local business. Read moreTuesday, January 12, 2021A survey conducted by the Southeast Economic Recovery Task Force found two-thirds of companies with offices in downtown Moncton still have most or all of their staff working remotely nine months into the pandemic. John Wishart, CEO of task force member Chamber of Commerce of Greater Moncton (CCGM), says the findings weren’t surprising, but concerning. Read moreMonday, January 11, 2021Monday saw the final commercial flights take off from two airports in Atlantic Canada, leaving them without access to commercial air service. Air Canada announced last month that it would cancel all flights to and from Sydney, N.S., and Saint John, N.B., and reduce service to Deer Lake, N.L., Charlottetown, Fredericton and Halifax during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read moreSunday, January 10, 2021Some business leaders remain all in on the provincial government's economic recovery team, despite union leaders taking a stand against it. On Tuesday, Mary Shortall, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, stepped down from her role on Premier Andrew Furey's task force, which was assembled to bring an outside perspective that could generate ideas to help the province's financial woes. Read moreThursday, January 7, 2021A new housing project at 30 Vancouver St. in Yarmouth is moving forward to address the housing needs of medical learners. After much effort to make an existing building work, Coastal Financial Credit Union's board of directors, supported by the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce, determined that the current house will be demolished and replaced by a new facility. Read moreThursday, January 7, 2021New financial help for small businesses affected by Covid-19 will be a welcome relief to many business owners, according to one business organization. The New Brunswick government announced Tuesday that it will begin offering non-repayable grants of up to $5,000 through Opportunities New Brunswick. Read moreMonday, December 21, 2020In January 2019, as a response to a slew of media stories about businesses closing in downtown Fredericton, I wrote about how it’s normal to lose few businesses during that time period. I talked about how it was normal to have turnover, how new businesses had already popped up to fill vacant spaces and about how there were multiple new office buildings being constructed downtown. Read moreWednesday, December 16, 2020The new year will be much like the past year in Grand Falls-Windsor, at least when it comes to the town’s 2021 municipal operation budget and its corresponding tax structure. The adoption of the 2021 commercial tax structure was welcome news for the Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read moreMonday, December 14, 2020The importance of thinking Cape Breton first and supporting local businesses during the holiday shopping season are among the early messages to come from the new executive director of the Strait Regional Chamber of Commerce. Misty MacDonald began the role on Nov. 23, bringing with her 25 years of experience with organizations in the Strait area, primarily in financial management. Read moreMonday, December 7, 2020All restaurants are now closed for indoor dining on Prince Edward Island following the new COVID-19 restrictions announced Sunday evening. Additionally, for at least the next two weeks, retail shops will remain open but are only allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity. Gyms, libraries and casinos will be closed. Penny Walsh-McGuire, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, said she understands the decision, adding that businesses want to keep Islanders safe, follow the health protocols and "get back to business" soon. 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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