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Media
Monday, November 23, 2020Many Islanders reacted to news of P.E.I. opting out of the Atlantic bubble by sharing the sentiments of Premier Dennis King — it's unfortunate but necessary. Penny Walsh-McGuire, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, said she encourages Islanders to take the opportunity to shop local this holiday season. Read moreWednesday, October 28, 2020Krista Ross, CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce says with WestJet’s announcement earlier this month that they are pulling back on most Atlantic Canadian flights beginning in early November, we are seeing a fresh round of public discourse about the number and location of airports in New Brunswick. This is not a debate that New Brunswick needs right now. Read moreWednesday, October 21, 2020The president of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce is excited to see better representation on Halifax’s city council but he says it’s too early to tell what all the new members mean for HRM’s business community. Seven new councilors won seats in Saturday’s election, which has dramatically shaken up the makeup and gender parity of council. Read moreWednesday, October 21, 2020Penny Walsh-Maguire said immigration has been a big part of P.E.I.'s "social story" and economy recently, but given the pandemic, some restrictions had to be expected. Some of her members are re-examining their hiring practices and even reporting a small increase in people arriving interprovincially instead of internationally. Read moreMonday, September 28, 2020HALIFAX—The Halifax Chamber of Commerce has launched a new “business digitization project” that aims to help its members adapt to the changing business environment brought on by Covid-19. Read moreThursday, September 24, 2020The COVID-19 recovery was the focus of Wednesday’s speech from the throne, but resisitance to austerity, more messages on child care and the “Atlantic Loop” are raising eyebrows around Atlantic Canada. Read moreThursday, September 10, 2020The Atlantic Chamber seeks clarity from NB Party Leaders about their plan for economic prosperity, highlight concerns from the networks new digital insight community: Atlantic IMPRESSIONS. Read moreThursday, September 3, 2020David Duplisea, CEO of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce, says a lot of small businesses operate on thin profit margins and can’t afford a huge minimum wage hike. The Chamber CEO says some of the unintended consequences of a large minimum wage hike could be reduced hours, and more part-time positions rather than full time. Duplisea says he and the Chamber recognize that poverty exists in Saint John. He believes all stakeholders in the city need to come together to discuss solutions, such as providing more education to the workforce. Read moreSaturday, August 29, 2020The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce is pressing both parties in the strike by ferry captains to get back to the negotiating table. Read moreWednesday, August 19, 2020While thousands of businesses slowed or shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, resource industries have kept work boots on the ground in Western Canada. Trans Mountain and Coastal Gaslink pipelines, the Site C hydro dam and lately the forest industry have carried on despite coronavirus setbacks and restrictions, and more steady resource industry work is needed to dig out of the huge deficit hole created by the pandemic, a national industry report recommends. 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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