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Updates and announcements from Atlantic Canada’s governments that affect businesses in our region.
Friday, May 16, 2025New Employment Support Programs for Youth
Youth from low-income households or at risk of poverty in Nova Scotia will have better access to post-secondary education, training and apprenticeship opportunities with more funding for youth employment support programs.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025Nova Scotia Updates Critical Minerals Strategy
Nova Scotia has expanded its focus on critical and strategic minerals to create jobs, attract investment and help advance the move to clean energy
Wednesday, May 7, 2025Legislation introduced aimed at improving local governance funding and supporting communities
The provincial government has introduced amendments to the Community Funding Act that, if passed, would allow for a new funding model that will enable local governments to support communities.
Monday, May 5, 2025More Support for Rural Entrepreneurs, Startups, Youth
The Province is investing to support rural entrepreneurs, startups and youth to access the research, programs, technology and mentorship they need to innovate and grow their business.
Thursday, May 1, 2025Provincial Government Announces Dates for Well-Being Week 2025 and Opens Grant Applications
As part of its ongoing commitment to support the well-being of people in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Government will hold its third annual Well-Being Week from September 21 to 28.
Friday, April 25, 2025Premier Houston to Invite Investments in Offshore Wind at International Conference
Premier Tim Houston will promote opportunities to invest in Nova Scotia’s growing wind energy sector at the largest offshore wind and ocean renewables conference in the Americas next week.
Thursday, April 24, 2025Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Improve Trade and Labour Mobility
The governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick have signed a memorandum of understanding on free trade and labour mobility. Newfoundland and Labrador is New Brunswick’s fourth largest trading partner when considering two-way trade.
Thursday, April 24, 2025New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador sign memorandum of understanding to improve trade and labour mobility
The governments of New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a memorandum of understanding on free trade and labour mobility.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025New grants for researchers and entrepreneurs in cleantech
New grants of up to $100,000 per project are available to help develop emerging clean technologies through the Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT-PEI) Clean Technology Challenge.
Friday, April 11, 2025PEI Minimum wage to increase
Minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will increase incrementally to $17 per hour by April 1, 2026.
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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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