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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
With N.L.'s borders open again, tourism industry wants federal help rolling out the welcome mat Post
A group of businesspeople, restaurant owners and tourism operators in St. John's are calling on the federal government to encourage domestic travel again, after more than a year of travel bans and restrictions. AnnMarie Boudreau, CEO of the St. John's Board of Trade, said that businesses in the tourism industry have taken steps to modify operations and protect visitor safety.
Sunday, January 10, 2021Business Leaders Stand by Province's Economic Recovery Team
Some business leaders remain all in on the provincial government's economic recovery team, despite union leaders taking a stand against it. On Tuesday, Mary Shortall, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, stepped down from her role on Premier Andrew Furey's task force, which was assembled to bring an outside perspective that could generate ideas to help the province's financial woes.
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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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