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Policy Submissions & Letters
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce monitors for emerging issues which can impact business throughout Atlantic Canada and provides its perspective on behalf of business to support the development of good public policies. Here are ACC’s recent submissions:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024We are writing to request the commencement of restoration work on the Chignecto Isthmus. The Isthmus is an area of marshland that is below sea level and is vulnerable to storms and flooding. Since Confederation, Canada has always considered the railway between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to be a matter of national importance, and the rail corridor was a determining factor in both provinces joining Canada. Read more
Friday, November 29, 2024On behalf of chambers of commerce from coast to coast to coast, we are writing to raise concerns we are hearing from our members about the strike by Canadian Union of Postal Workers that has now shut down operations at Canada Post for nearly two weeks. This strike is damaging to our retail sector and has considerable impacts on northern, rural, and remote communities. We need to see government leadership that gets the postal service working for Canadians again. Read more
Monday, November 18, 2024On behalf of our network of chambers representing more than 1,700 businesses across Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present 5 priorities for the 2025/2026 operating budget. This submission outlines critical areas that will unlock economic activity, improve conditions for housing, and increase competitiveness within the province. Read more
Monday, November 18, 2024The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC), representing 24 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 4,800 businesses across Nova Scotia submits the following items for your consideration in the 2025-2026 Budget Read more
Friday, October 25, 2024On behalf of our network of 38 Chambers and 5,600 businesses in New Brunswick, the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce wishes to convey our congratulations to you on your election and becoming Premier of New Brunswick. At the same time, we want to offer the power of our network as a resource that can provide insight into how government and businesses can collaborate on the mutual goal of addressing the issues facing New Brunswick Read more
Saturday, September 14, 2024Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade across Atlantic Canada are expressing concern regarding the potential strike by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) which represents more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada. Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC), representing 38 chambers of commerce and boards of trade in New Brunswick submits the following items for your consideration in advance of the 2024 Budget: Read more
Friday, February 9, 2024The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, representing 90 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 16,000 businesses across Atlantic Canada submits the following items for your consideration in advance of the 2024 Budget: Read more
Friday, January 26, 2024The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, representing 25 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 4,800 businesses across Nova Scotia submits the following items for your consideration in the 2024-2025 Budget: Read more
Thursday, December 21, 2023The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, in support of the six chambers of commerce and more than 1,700 member businesses in Prince Edward Island, is pleased to submit the following recommendations for your consideration and inclusion in the 2024-25 provincial budget. Acknowledging PEI has experienced several years of exceptional economic outcomes, these business-oriented perspectives are intended to help weather the challenges of inflation and improve the environment for job creation and economic growth. Read more
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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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