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Thursday, September 23, 2021
N.B. businesses report customers throwing 'temper tantrums' when employees enforce COVID-19 rules
The first 24-hours following New Brunswick's rollout of new pandemic restrictions have been rocky for some of the businesses tasked with enforcing the new rules. Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce CEO, John Wishart says there are still lots of unanswered questions surrounding the enforcement of the policy.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021Newcomers Are Central To Our Future, Let Them Vote In Local Elections
On May 10th, New Brunswickers will head to the polls to vote in their local elections. This election and campaign have been unique in several ways – starting with the ongoing pandemic and the one-year delay. This has limited traditional campaigning activities and puts more emphasis on social media and other online resources.
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.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020N.B. Business Groups Say Election Should Focus On Economic Recovery
Though 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.
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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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