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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.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020The Rick Howe Show - Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Food professor, Sylvain Charlebois, joins the show to talk about how the Wet’suwet’en rail blockades will influence food prices and consumers. Sheri Somerville, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to talk about the ongoing blockades and how it is affecting businesses in Atlantic Canada.
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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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