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Saturday, October 11, 2025Atlantic 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
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Truth and Reconciliation
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.
