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Media
Friday, February 3, 2023Bill DeBlois, president of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, said news that a major franchise like St. Louis Bar and Grill values the Charlottetown market is encouraging. Read moreTuesday, September 20, 2022Robert Godfrey, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, said even $15 is a lot for businesses to absorb. "The chamber supports modest increases in the minimum wage, I want to make that clear — very much so. But we're talking about an 8.6 per cent raise for people making minimum wage now," he said 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 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 moreTuesday, April 5, 2022Some businesses will ditch masks, others will keep them or follow the customers' lead. Robert Godfrey, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, says if the Chief Public Health Office believes it is safe to lift the guidelines, his group supports it. Read moreMonday, June 14, 2021Chamber of Commerce concerned about competitive disadvantage with provinces that reopen sooner. The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce hopes a speedier vaccination rollout will lead to an earlier reopening of the P.E.I. border. Currently, P.E.I. is not fully reopening to all of Canada until Sept. 12, more than two months after New Brunswick. Read moreTuesday, April 27, 2021Walsh-McGuire moving to Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences Read moreMonday, December 7, 2020All restaurants are now closed for indoor dining on Prince Edward Island following the new COVID-19 restrictions announced Sunday evening. Additionally, for at least the next two weeks, retail shops will remain open but are only allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity. Gyms, libraries and casinos will be closed. Penny Walsh-McGuire, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, said she understands the decision, adding that businesses want to keep Islanders safe, follow the health protocols and "get back to business" soon. Read moreMonday, November 23, 2020Many Islanders reacted to news of P.E.I. opting out of the Atlantic bubble by sharing the sentiments of Premier Dennis King — it's unfortunate but necessary. Penny Walsh-McGuire, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, said she encourages Islanders to take the opportunity to shop local this holiday season. 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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