New Brunswick Budget 2026 Misses the Mark for Business

he Government of New Brunswick released its 2026/2027 operating budget with a projected deficit of $1.39 billion. While the province states it is laying a “foundation for the future,” the document defers meaningful action on several fronts and offers limited relief for the businesses that drive provincial revenue. Rather than addressing core competitiveness issues now, the budget postpones critical decisions, maintains a significant deficit, and introduces no tax review or reductions. The Government of New

Nova Scotia Budget 2026 Requires a New Era of Partnership

Budgets are ultimately about choices. These days, they are very tough choices. They signal priorities, define trade-offs, and shape the future of our communities. Budget 2026 arrived at a time when many businesses, community organizations, and residents are asking the same question: what is the long-term economic plan?

Getting Regulation Right in Atlantic Canada

In an era of soaring costs and global uncertainty, businesses across the region are calling for relief from mounting operating expenses and growing financial pressure. Taxes remain top of mind as one of the largest burdens, yet in Atlantic Canada the invisible shackle of excessive regulation persists as a constant and often overlooked drag on growth. Red tape represents regulation in its most burdensome form: willed by government, drafted by public servants, and imposed on the private sector. It shows up in

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.