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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Inflation increases felt in Atlantic Canada
Grocery shopping is a lifetime necessity, but it now has become a scavenger hunt of sorts. “Last summer, coming out of COVID, it was gun-ho let’s get back to normal, this year I think with the interest rate and inflation environment, people are being a little careful,” said Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer, John Wishart. At this point there is also no guarantee on when inflation will decrease or stabilize, which is causing some concern.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023‘A bit of a Groundhog Day budget’: Chamber president
Small victories in the 2023-2024 provincial budget, but it lacked what was needed to tackle the more serious issues, according to the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton.
Monday, January 23, 2023Bill 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.
Monday, December 5, 2022Moncton Business Community Demands Action On Homelessness
Four organizations representing Greater Moncton’s business community are calling on the City of Moncton and the Province of New Brunswick to take immediate action to address homelessness and downtown crime.
Sunday, September 4, 2022N.B. businesses still facing staff shortages as school returns
That’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.
Monday, July 11, 2022Moncton Chamber of Commerce using 350K in federal funding to attract people downtown
Downtown 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.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022$1M fundraising campaign launched in Moncton to help Ukrainians
Several stakeholders in Moncton’s business community are working together to raise $1 million to help the growing number of Ukrainian refugees on their way to southeastern New Brunswick. The United Way will be handling the donations and distributing them to front-line organizations like MAGMA, for example, according to Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce CEO John Wishart. “I think we’ll hit one million absolutely, I think one of the biggest challenges that we face is finding housing for Ukrainians and
Friday, May 28, 2021N.B.’s Extended Small Business Grant Isn’t Enough Says Moncton Chamber CEO
Opportunities New Brunswick says it is enhancing and extending the province’s Small Business Recovery Grant until the green level of recovery this August. But the CEO of the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce says that isn’t enough.
Monday, May 24, 2021Love for Local New Brunswick Announces ‘Electric Summer Social Tour’
In an effort to celebrate local businesses and organizations across all 104 municipalities in the province, the organizers of the Love for Local – New Brunswick program have announced the “Electric Summer Social Tour” that will kick off on June 23 and is expected to run continuously into the fall.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021Moncton 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.
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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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