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Bill 27 Will Hamper Economic Growth

​Last week, the chambers of commerce in Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John, with the support of the Atlantic chamber, wrote to Minister Trevor Holder regarding Bill 27. The bill calls for amending the Employment Standards Act to replace the current requirement that employers provide five unpaid sick days with ten paid sick days annually.

We’ve hit economic gridlock on the path to population growth

Atlantic 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.

Moncton Chamber Disappointed Budget Didn’t Provide More Help For Businesses

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Moncton understands the provincial budget’s focus on public health, but its CEO says there should have been more targeted recovery measures to help businesses recover from Covid-19.

Biden renforce le «Buy America»: le Canada en a vu d’autres

Le décret présidentiel signé par Joe Biden qui renforce les dispositions du «Buy America», favorisant l’achat aux États-Unis, pourrait empêcher certaines entreprises canadiennes d’obtenir des contrats du gouvernement fédéral américain. Mais ces mesures protectionnistes n’inquiètent pas les observateurs outre mesure.

Osborne paints grim picture for Newfoundland and Labrador's fiscal future

The days of $2-billion deficits have returned to Newfoundland and Labrador, as the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic rears its head. Finance Minister Tom Osborne says all aspects of the economy of the province have felt the effects of the virus and the shutdown of the province in March and April.

N.S. Introduces $11.5-Billion Budget With $1-Billion In Capital Spending

The provincial government will take in more money and spend a record amount on infrastructure this year, while economic growth in Nova Scotia will slow significantly. The province released its 2020-2021 budget today. It promises more than $1-billion in capital spending over the next year, including more than $200-million to support health care facilities, $265-million for schools, and another $85-million for roads, highways, and bridges.

Atlantic Chamber

The Rick Howe Show - Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Food 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.