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Media
Monday, January 23, 2023Last 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. 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 moreSaturday, July 17, 2021With Maritime provinces moving towards fully reopening, businesses in the region still have a lot to figure out about how they will operate in a post-pandemic world. As more and more Maritimers take advantage of vaccine drop in clinics, the COVID-19 numbers continue to improve in the region. Read moreTuesday, July 6, 2021The New Brunswick government is making COVID-19 rapid testing kits available to owners of small and medium-sized businesses in the province. Four chambers of commerce — Saint John region, Edmundston region, Moncton and Fredericton — have launched a joint program to distribute the tests in their communities. Read moreFriday, June 18, 2021As the province moves closer to fully reopening after 15 months of living in the pandemic, the CEOs from Chambers of Commerce across the province are encouraged by what the change means for businesses. Read moreFriday, January 29, 2021COVID-19 has dealt the airline industry a huge blow and that’s producing a conversation about what will come next. Talk has resurfaced about the possibility of a single regional airport for the province. It’s something that has drawn quick reactions from the province’s major cities, all of which had an operational airport until airlines pulled commercial service from Fredericton and Saint John. Now only Moncton is receiving commercial flights. Read moreTuesday, August 18, 2020Though many are viewing the upcoming provincial election through the lens of Covid-19, members of New Brunswick’s business community say they want candidates and parties to stay focused on economic recovery and moving the province forward. Read moreFriday, July 31, 2020Canada United, a national movement led by RBC that the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce has joined, will offer up to $5,000 grants to support small, local businesses. Read moreThursday, July 2, 2020On March 16, Moco Downtown, a restaurant in downtown Fredericton, celebrated four years in business. A day later it was closing its doors and laying off its staff as a result of COVID-19. “Closing our restaurant is the hardest thing we’ve had to do,” said Shawna Foster, the restaurant’s owner. 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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