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Tuesday, March 3, 2020Atlantic Chamber Releases 2020 Policy Pillars for Growth
Windsor, NS (March 3, 2020) – As the only accredited business organization in Atlantic Canada and the unified voice of more than 16,000 business owners through its network of 94 Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) today released its four Pillars for Growth government policy recommendations. The ACC intends to highlight these opportunities to all Atlantic governments and work with provincial officials to advance economic growth priorities that translate into
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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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