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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Halifax Business Community Ask Finance Minister To Keep Funding Alive This Fall
Business leaders from across Halifax and Nova Scotia are asking the federal government to keep emergency support programs going in Atlantic Canada. The letter, written by the Nova Scotia Business and Labour Economic Coalition, highlights the importance of the wage subsidy and rent subsidy programs for struggling businesses hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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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