Simply the Best: Four Provinces, One Atlantic Heart.

One of the greatest privileges of my role is working with four incredible provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, under one united banner: The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. Every day, I’m reminded that while we are four distinct provinces, we are one powerful region. The balance between celebrating individuality and strengthening our unity is where the real magic needs to happen in 2026. There are many reasons we are better as ONE. One reason is

The Private Sector Is the Engine of Our Economy. Here’s Why That Matters

There still seems to be some confusion on the street about how the economy works and where prosperity truly comes from. The answer is straightforward: a strong economy is built by a strong private sector. Businesses, not governments, create jobs, generate wealth, and produce the revenues that allow governments to deliver public services that we all rely on so heavily.

Leading the Country in Red Tape Reduction

Red tape is a silent killer for business. It stops entrepreneurs from getting started and prevents business owners from growing and innovating; and it needlessly wastes one of the most valuable commodities for a business owner which is time.

Atlantic Canada’s Untapped Economic Engine: Our Youth

Over the last 5 years, Atlantic Canada has seen significant changes in youth unemployment. In New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia, the unemployment rate was high during the pandemic, then began dropping, it is now climbing back up again while Prince Edward Island’s continues to fall. Recently there has been public discussion that the uptick in youth unemployment is attributable to higher levels of immigration, however, that argument holds little weight. While the youth unemployment

Rhonda Tulk-Lane

Hostile Activism Could Put Canada’s Economy at Risk

Normalizing violence and intimidation undermines stability, investment, and the trust businesses need to grow.

Welcoming Growth: Why Immigration is Essential for Atlantic Canada’s Future

Let’s be clear—this is not about taking jobs from locals.

Rhonda Tulk-Lane

Window of Opportunity: Free Trade Zone

Windows of opportunity are often unpredictable and fast moving in public policy. They are described by policy experts as fleeting moments where the convergence of problems, solutions, and political will creates a rare chance for impactful change. We are at this moment in Atlantic Canada.

Cut Through the Noise, Look at the Policies

Canadians will be going to the polls earlier than expected as Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney triggered the vote that will be set for April 28th. While there have been more consequential elections in Canadian history, this one remains particularly important considering the issues both internally and externally. The obvious external factor that is turning the world on its head is the aggressive protectionist trade policies of the United States. President Trump’s desire to use tariffs as a negotiating

A Partnership Worth Saving: Why U.S.-Canada Tariffs Are a Threat to Us All

Imagine this: a long-standing marriage built on mutual trust, shared goals, and the daily work of supporting one another. This is the kind of relationship that Canada and the United States have enjoyed for decades. A marriage of two neighbors that has fostered economic growth, created millions of jobs, and supported families on both sides of the border. But now, in less than 24 hours that partnership stands at the brink of crisis. The looming threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods is a divorce that

Newfoundland and Labrador Budget Reflects the Needs of Business

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador delivered big for the private sector in Budget 2024. The Budget featured a tax cut, a commitment to reduce red tape, and a projection to return to a balanced budget next year and for the foreseeable future.