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Monday, February 24, 2020The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce has hit the 1,000-member mark with the addition of Shoppers Drug Mart Kings Place (Quinn Pharmacy Ltd). Read more
Thursday, February 20, 2020SAINT JOHN – Blockades on behalf of the Wet’suwet’en people are concerning businesses in the city. Saint John’s Chamber of Commerce CEO David Duplisea said shutting down export and import shipping lines are having a serious impact. Read more.png)
Thursday, February 20, 2020Commerce organizations and labour groups are clashing ahead of wage legislation review Read more
Wednesday, February 19, 2020Food professor, Sylvain Charlebois, joins the show to talk about how the Wet’suwet’en rail blockades will influence food prices and consumers. Sheri Somerville, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to talk about the ongoing blockades and how it is affecting businesses in Atlantic Canada. Read more
Wednesday, February 19, 2020Dr. Sylvain Charlebois expects if blockades continue into next week, customers will start seeing higher bills at the checkout. The disruption of rail service is affecting food distribution according to an expert from Dalhousie University. Sheri Somerville with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce -- which represents more than 16,000 businesses of all sizes and in all sectors -- says her members are also concerned. Read more
Tuesday, February 18, 2020Cape Breton University will add 62 new seats in its nursing program this fall, with a focus on First Nations and African communities, Premier Stephen McNeil announced Tuesday. Read more
Wednesday, February 12, 2020Premier Stephen McNeil says his government will cut the corporate tax rate in Nova Scotia on April 1 this year. Read more
Wednesday, February 12, 2020The Kensington and Area Chamber of Commerce is having its annual general meeting on Feb. 21. Read more
Thursday, February 6, 2020SAINT JOHN – The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the University of New Brunswick’s Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program to offer more opportunities for students. Read more
Friday, January 17, 2020There was a significant spike in membership at the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce last with 85 new businesses joined the fold. “The Chamber’s continuing to maintain relevance in the region for the businesses and continuing to help them move the needle on some of the things in which they’re interested,” said CEO David Duplisea. 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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