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Monday, January 23, 2023
Bill 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, May 10, 2021NB365: David Duplisea Of The Saint John Chamber Of Commerce
Part of a year-long ‘Love for Local’ series called NB365: portraits of New Brunswick entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations. Today, we hear from David Duplisea of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, February 20, 2020Chamber Of Commerce Concerned CN Rail Shutdown Impacting Shipping Lines
SAINT JOHN – Blockades on behalf of the Wet’suwet’en people are concerning businesses in the city. Saint John’s Chamber of Commerce CEO David Duplisea said shutting down export and import shipping lines are having a serious impact.
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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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