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Tuesday, March 10, 2020Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Applauds Another Surplus Budget in NB
Windsor, NS (March 10, 2020) – The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the provincial government increasing the annual budget surplus to $125M. New Brunswick has made significant progress in stabilizing its fiscal situation and if their forecasts pan out, the province will be able begin to pay down $123M of the $14B public debt while still investing $600M in infrastructure to address health and education needs and produce facilitate movement of goods and people.
Atlantic Chamber
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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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