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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
N.S. workplace COVID-19 test program criteria changing
The 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.
Thursday, August 5, 2021Emergency Program Extensions A Mixed Bag For Halifax Businesses
The 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.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021Halifax Business Community Ask Finance Minister To Keep Funding Alive This Fall
Business leaders from across Halifax and Nova Scotia are asking the federal government to keep emergency support programs going in Atlantic Canada. The letter, written by the Nova Scotia Business and Labour Economic Coalition, highlights the importance of the wage subsidy and rent subsidy programs for struggling businesses hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thursday, April 8, 2021Rankin Defends Budget Priorities In Speech To Business Community
Premier Iain Rankin faced pointed questions from Halifax’s business community on Wednesday, at his first-ever State of the Province address. The event, hosted each year by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, is an opportunity for the premier to address the business community, and the wider public, about his government’s priorities for the coming year.
Monday, March 29, 2021N.S. Business Leaders Lament ‘Anemic’ Support In Provincial Budget
Patrick Sullivan is the president of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. He says he’s not surprised by the deficit but is surprised by the amount of support the government set aside for small businesses. “There’s really none. I don’t know how to say it any simpler than that,” Sullivan told Huddle.
Monday, February 22, 2021Halifax Chamber Of Commerce Asks For Tax Freeze
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce has officially asked the city council to freeze commercial property tax for the 2021-22 budget. In its pre-budget submission to Mayor and council, the Chamber said the proposed 1.9 percent increase to the average tax bill would be unfair to small businesses that have struggled during the pandemic.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021How Will Nova Scotia’s Next Premier Handle Affordable Housing And Rent Control?
One of the major problems the next premier must tackle is housing affordability. Across the province, house prices are climbing at record-breaking rates. In Halifax, the pandemic and ultra-low vacancy rates have combined to create a significant rent affordability crisis. During their respective chats, Halifax Chamber of Commerce president Patrick Sullivan asked each candidate how they plan to handle these problems.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020Halifax Business Community, New Council Share Common Goals, Says Chamber President
The president of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce is excited to see better representation on Halifax’s city council but he says it’s too early to tell what all the new members mean for HRM’s business community. Seven new councilors won seats in Saturday’s election, which has dramatically shaken up the makeup and gender parity of council.
Monday, September 28, 2020Halifax Chamber Wants To Help Local Businesses Go Digital
HALIFAX—The Halifax Chamber of Commerce has launched a new “business digitization project” that aims to help its members adapt to the changing business environment brought on by Covid-19.
Thursday, July 30, 2020Province still working on response as time ticks away for tourism industry
Pat Sullivan says time is running out for businesses that make the majority of their money during the summer tourist season, and they need help soon. "I am talking to hotels who will pay more in property taxes than they'll get in revenue this year," Sullivan, president of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, said Thursday.
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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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