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Monday, July 4, 2022
We’ve hit economic gridlock on the path to population growth
Atlantic Canada’s economy is looking to recover and grow but is meeting roadblocks because Canada’s immigration system is currently overwhelmed. Canada’s immigration system is overcomplicated by regulations, and government has set targets that the public service does not have the resources to meet.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021COVID-19: Rapid testing policy weighs on New Brunswick businesses
The Saint John Chamber of Commerce has distributed at least 40,000 rapid COVID-19 testing kits to 850 companies — a measure of success for its CEO, David Duplisea. However, Duplisea said the chamber is aware of employers who are facing issues with employees not seeking a confirmative PCR test as mandated by Public Health guidelines.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021Nova Scotia Liberal leader pledges to remove Cobequid Pass tolls by Oct. 1
Bill Dowe is of two views when it comes to the future of tolls on the Cobequid Pass. As president of the Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce, he is happy to see the tolls removed after nearly 25 years. As a trucker, he’s furious he will be required to continue paying them.
Saturday, July 17, 2021Maritime businesses prepare for post-pandemic world
With Maritime provinces moving towards fully reopening, businesses in the region still have a lot to figure out about how they will operate in a post-pandemic world. As more and more Maritimers take advantage of vaccine drop in clinics, the COVID-19 numbers continue to improve in the region.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021New Brunswick has no plans for COVID-19 vaccine passports, says health minister
Chamber of commerce calls for clarity about rules. New Brunswick has no plans to issue COVID-19 passports, according to Health Minister Dorothy Shephard.
Tuesday, July 6, 2021N.B. chambers of commerce to distribute COVID-19 rapid tests to businesses
The New Brunswick government is making COVID-19 rapid testing kits available to owners of small and medium-sized businesses in the province. Four chambers of commerce — Saint John region, Edmundston region, Moncton and Fredericton — have launched a joint program to distribute the tests in their communities.
Friday, May 28, 2021N.B.’s Extended Small Business Grant Isn’t Enough Says Moncton Chamber CEO
Opportunities New Brunswick says it is enhancing and extending the province’s Small Business Recovery Grant until the green level of recovery this August. But the CEO of the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce says that isn’t enough.
Thursday, May 27, 2021Atlantic Chamber members want tax reform coming out of pandemic
It’s a common suggestion that businesses are singularly focused on seeing a reduction in their corporate taxes but calls for comprehensive tax reform – at the federal and now provincial levels – are given greater weight by many, in the look to the post-pandemic future. There was a taste of the idea in the responses to the annual Atlantic Chamber of Commerce member polling, meant to help the Chamber establish policies and its priorities for the coming year.
Monday, May 24, 2021Love for Local New Brunswick Announces ‘Electric Summer Social Tour’
In an effort to celebrate local businesses and organizations across all 104 municipalities in the province, the organizers of the Love for Local – New Brunswick program have announced the “Electric Summer Social Tour” that will kick off on June 23 and is expected to run continuously into the fall.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021South Shore Regional Airport to get long-awaited fuel system
It’s been more than 10 years since the South Shore Regional Airport in Greenfield has had any kind of a fuel system to refuel the private airplanes that fly in and out of there. Now that’s about to change. The Region of Queens Municipality (RQM) has set aside $50,000 in its 2021-22 budget for a new, above-ground fuel supply system to be installed there. Work is expected to take place later this year.
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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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