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Media
Wednesday, May 20, 2020SYDNEY, N.S. -- Some international students at Cape Breton University are calling for lower tuition, now that the university has as announced all fall classes will be online only. There's hardly a soul on campus these days at the university, but the school's decision to conduct its fall semester online has created a lot of buzz around town. Read moreWednesday, May 20, 2020MONCTON, N.B. -- The federal government has come up with some relief for commercial tenants having trouble making the rent. It comes just in time for some who are short of cash and is particularly welcome in New Brunswick where all residential and commercial rent exemptions are coming to an end. Read moreWednesday, May 20, 2020As summer approaches, tourism businesses and organizations are making plans for the unknown. With variables such as border crossing still up in the air, they’re mapping out the tourist season with more questions than answers. Read moreWednesday, May 13, 2020Businesses on P.E.I. are anxious to reopen, even if they're not sure what to expect when they do, says Gerard Adams, interim CEO of Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce. Read moreWednesday, May 13, 2020Many small businesses have been severely impacted by COVID-19 mandated closures, and many of them require support and and guidance in creating their online presence. That’s why the St. John’s Board of Trade, Downtown St. John’s, Mount Pearl Paradise Chamber of Commerce, Conception Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and PCSP Chamber of Commerce partnered with their townships to launch TheNeighbourGood.ca — supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Read moreThursday, May 7, 2020Industry associations and regional chambers of commerce have been playing a behind-the-scenes role in providing clarity for business owners as the province prepares for its second phase of easing public health restrictions. Some of these associations, like the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, have been involved in communicating essential government programs to members, ranging from business capital to commercial lease rent deferral programs. Read moreWednesday, May 6, 2020MONCTON— The chambers of commerce of Greater Saint John, Greater Moncton and Fredericton have teamed up to launch a re-opening and recovery guide for businesses and organizations. The guide is available in both official languages. Read moreFriday, May 1, 2020As closures related to COVID-19 stretch on in Nova Scotia, the CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce said many local businesses continue to suffer. Patrick Sullivan said, although 65 per cent of businesses are still operating, the hospitality sector has been hit hard. Read moreFriday, May 1, 2020The CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce says she expect to see a lot of innovation come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sheri Somerville said consumer confidence has been shaken by the pandemic and businesses will have to respond to that. Read moreThursday, April 30, 2020New Brunswick’s approach to reopening businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic is being applauded by a group representing the region’s chambers of commerce. Last week, provincial officials announced some restrictions were being loosened after a stretch of no new cases. 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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