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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:
Tuesday, June 20, 2023Nous vous écrivons aujourd'hui en tant que chambres de commerce du Nouveau-Brunswick au nom de nos nombreux membres de l'industrie de la production artisanale d'alcool. Nous sommes extrêmement préoccupés par la décision récente du conseil d'administration d'ANBL et l'annonce subséquente de l'abandon de la stratégie triennale des producteurs locaux de la société de la Couronne, un an seulement après le début de la stratégie (qui a été appuyée par les producteurs d'alcool artisanal). Read more
Tuesday, June 20, 2023We are writing today jointly as chambers of commerce throughout New Brunswick on behalf of our many members in the craft alcohol production industry. We are extremely concerned with the ANBL’s board of director’s recent decision and subsequent announcement that they are abandoning the crown corporation’s 3-Year Local Producer Strategy only one year into the strategy (which was supported by craft producers). Read more
Monday, April 17, 2023On behalf of our network of chambers of commerce representing more than 1,700 businesses across Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) congratulates you on your electoral victory. We look forward to working with you and your government in the years to come. Read more
Wednesday, March 22, 2023The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce wishes to convey its opposition to a proposed motion to compel companies to provide internal and external communications related their engagement in public debate on proposed legislation. Read more
Monday, January 23, 2023We are writing to you jointly regarding Bill 27 on behalf of our members as this is a cross-industry issue that would affect our entire memberships and indeed, businesses and organizations throughout the province. The bill calls for amending the Employment Standards Act to replace the current requirement that employers provide five unpaid sick days to ten paid sick days annually. It can be difficult to evaluate policy decisions such as paid sick leave while still in the shadow of the pandemic, but employers understand very well both the value and cost of paid sick leave. W Read more- « Previous
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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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