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Media
Wednesday, September 29, 2021The Halifax Chamber of Commerce has been distributing workplace rapid COVID-19 tests in collaboration with Nova Scotia Health, but the criteria for qualifying businesses is about to change. There are over 900 companies across the province taking advantage of this free program, according to a news release. Read moreMonday, September 27, 2021The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce says a recent survey of members shows there are a lot of questions surrounding the implementation of the P.E.I. Vax Pass. Read moreThursday, September 23, 2021The first 24-hours following New Brunswick's rollout of new pandemic restrictions have been rocky for some of the businesses tasked with enforcing the new rules. Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce CEO, John Wishart says there are still lots of unanswered questions surrounding the enforcement of the policy. Read moreFriday, September 17, 2021Entrepreneurs eager for more clarity on rules and a potential timeline for rollout. Hazel Bishop, executive director of the Gander Area Chamber of Commerce, agrees and says if the province adopts a vaccine passport system, it would make more sense to have a policy for businesses to use it. Read moreThursday, August 26, 2021An alliance of New Brunswick business organizations has released a set of policies and priorities for political parties to consider ahead of the federal election. Representatives from six groups were on hand in Dieppe on Tuesday morning to launch the list of policy priorities. Read moreFriday, August 20, 2021Looking for a job? You’re in the right region. Last week there were 175 to 200-plus jobs listed on Indeed on any one day with Yarmouth entered as the location search. Rick Allwright, executive director at Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce and co-owner of Mile East Productions, says he’d like to know how many people are not even looking for work. Read moreThursday, August 12, 2021Nova Scotians head to the polls on August 17th to decide who will govern the province. There are many issues that are being brought to the attention of political candidates, but one of the core planks of any political platform is always the economy. At the heart of the economy are our resilient businesses who are ready and eager to recover from the past 17 months of the pandemic. The Atlantic Chamber asks candidates to address the critical issues for business and recover for at-risk communities in Nova Scotia. Read moreWednesday, August 11, 2021Nova Scotia is experiencing a health-care crisis amid a lack of doctors, long wait times for ambulances and even longer waits in emergency departments, and the fishing town of Yarmouth on the South Shore is no exception. In response to the number of residents without a family doctor, The Credit Union and the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce have started to build a seven-room housing unit for medical residents and learners in order to attract and keep health-care workers in the area. Read moreThursday, August 5, 2021The president of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see that the major federal support programs for business have been extended until October. However, he also feels the measures fall short of providing full support for the severely impacted business sectors. Read moreThursday, July 29, 2021There is a lot of excitement in the region’s business community with Covid-19 restrictions set to be lifted Friday night. But with the excitement comes confusion for some business owners, according to the CEO of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce. David Duplisea said even when the restrictions are lifted, businesses want to do whatever they can to keep their workers and customers safe. 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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