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Media
Friday, September 16, 2022Tammy Rix, CEO of the West Prince Chamber of Commerce, said while the extension of the closure is not a surprise, it is a serious problem. Read moreWednesday, September 14, 2022Blake Doyle, president of the Summerside Chamber of Commerce, says the P.E.I. government should have consulted with businesses before deciding to make Sept. 19 a one-time statutory holiday. Read moreTuesday, September 13, 2022Rick Alright, executive director of the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce, says an economic impact assessment of the service is needed and is calling on the Houston government to stop criticizing the Yarmouth ferry service and to conduct an economic analysis to get a true sense of its impact. Read moreTuesday, September 6, 2022"Some of the established businesses have told us that it's their best year in the history of their business," said Julia Halbleib, office manager for the St. Andrews Chamber of Commerce. "Even the shoulder seasons are looking very busy so it's not just July and August but also into October." Read moreSunday, September 4, 2022That’s not a unique problem, according to the CEO of Moncton’s Chamber of Commerce, John Wishart. “Losing students is just another layer on an underlying labour shortage that we’re seeing in the economy,” he said. Read moreSaturday, September 3, 2022The Deer Island Chamber of Commerce’s goal of adding a public sculpture in the community has been years in the making. Read moreMonday, July 11, 2022Downtown Moncton is looking for new ways to attract residents to the city’s main streets. Pre-pandemic crowds have not yet made their return since restrictions were lifted, leaving many businesses struggling to recover. Suzanne Lapointe reports on how the Greater Moncton’s Chamber of Commerce will be using a $350,000 investment from the federal government. Read moreThursday, July 7, 2022Jordan Jamison, president of the St. Martins and District Chamber of Commerce, co-owns Red Rock Adventure and Shipyard Cafe. He said the replacement bridge will allow for infrastructure upgrades and larger vehicles, but it will still be similar to the original covered bridge. Read moreThursday, July 7, 2022Handling COVID-19 employee absences is the latest challenge some businesses are facing on Prince Edward Island. Robert Godfrey, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce said he's heard from many businesses facing staffing shortages. Read moreMonday, July 4, 2022Atlantic Canada’s economy is looking to recover and grow but is meeting roadblocks because Canada’s immigration system is currently overwhelmed. Canada’s immigration system is overcomplicated by regulations, and government has set targets that the public service does not have the resources to meet. 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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