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  • AGM 2025

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    Registration  Information 

     

     

    If you’re unable to attend the AGM in person and would like to join virtually, please register using the link below.

     

    We’ll also be streaming the Key Note address from Candace Laing, CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, as she shares her vision for the future following the AGM.

     

    All Chamber & Board of Trade Directors are welcome to register for these meetings but the must register individually.

     

    Please note there is only one registration link for both sessions - the AGM and Candace Laing's Address.

     

    Registration Link

     

     

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  • Governance Statement

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce believes that good governance is not just a best practice — it is the heart of our leadership and the engine of our impact. Our steadfast focus on strong governance ensures that every decision we make is transparent, accountable, and aligned with the best interests of our members. By upholding the highest standards of integrity and stewardship, we have built a resilient organization that adapts, leads, and inspires. Through our commitment to good governance, the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce continues to be a trusted voice for business, a catalyst for growth, and a champion for the prosperity of our region. Together, guided by these principles, we are building a stronger future for Atlantic Canada.

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  • Agenda

    1. Call to Order (Des Whelan)
    2. Confirm Quorum
    3. Welcome
    4. Approval of Agenda (motion)
    5. Approval of AGM Minutes 2024 (motion)
    6. Chair's Report (Des Whelan)
    7. Financial Report (Neli Rogers)
      1. Present Financial Statements and Report from Auditor
      2. Appointment of Auditor for 2025 (motion)
    8. CEO's Report (Rhonda Tulk-Lane)
    9. Nominating Committee Report (Chad Peters)
      1. Members elect slate of directors (motion)
      2. Introduction to Board of Directors 2025-2026
      3. Recognition of out going Directors
      4. Swearing in new Chair Margo Soucy (Candace Laing, CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Candace Laing)
      5. Remarks by Chair
    10. Closing Remarks and Adjournment (Margo Soucy, motion)

     

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  • Nomination Slate

     

    1. Margo Murphy, Conception Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, NL
    2. Des Whelan, St. John’s Board of Trade, NL
    3. Neil Rogers, Yarmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, NS
    4. Bill Dowe, Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, NS
    5. Dawn Binns, Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce, PEI
    6. Angela MacDonald, Eastern PEI Chamber of Commerece, PEI
    7. Noel Eustace, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, NB
    8. Claire Ryan, Cooke Inc.
    9. Trevor MacLeod, The Gray Group
    10. Ben Ladner, Cox & Palmer
    11. Sam Carberry, Higher Talent Inc.
    12. Colin Krulicki, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
    13. Tom Bateman, Canadian National Railway (CN Rail)

     

  • Business Truth & Reconciliation 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.

    Learn more click here