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Chamber's News
Thursday, April 1, 2021Shops and restaurants in the Grand Falls area were struggling to stay afloat after weeks of lockdown restrictions earlier this year. Now, with red phase restrictions extended to the area, business owners are left grappling with more closures and reduced operations — right before a typically busy Easter weekend. Gilles Beaulieu, general manager of the Valley Chamber of Commerce, said the announcement of tighter restrictions on Monday came as a surprise for him Read moreMonday, March 29, 2021Patrick Sullivan is the president of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. He says he’s not surprised by the deficit but is surprised by the amount of support the government set aside for small businesses. “There’s really none. I don’t know how to say it any simpler than that,” Sullivan told Huddle. Read moreSunday, March 21, 2021The Edmundston region is also welcoming the expected return of a bubble with neighbouring Témiscouata. Cathy Pelletier, the executive director of the Edmundston Chamber of Commerce, said the bubble will be a big help for businesses and is better than access to the rest of Atlantic Canada. Read moreFriday, March 19, 2021The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the announcement that the Atlantic bubble will reopen by April 19, and says the next step is harmonizing public health guidelines. Read moreWednesday, March 17, 2021The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Moncton understands the provincial budget’s focus on public health, but its CEO says there should have been more targeted recovery measures to help businesses recover from Covid-19. Read moreFriday, March 12, 2021Business groups are hoping the provincial government will announce more COVID-19 relief funding for their members in the upcoming budget. "There are still some cracks in support," said Moncton Chamber of Commerce CEO John Wishart. "There are still a large number of businesses who aren't out of the woods." Read moreMonday, March 8, 2021The CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce says the sooner the Atlantic bubble can be restored, the better. Sheri Somerville says businesses are eager for COVID-19 restrictions to ease and borders to reopen to allow free travel within the region. The bubble last summer allowed residents of the four provinces to travel within the region without having to isolate for 14 days. Read moreTuesday, March 2, 2021What was born out of a sincere desire to support local businesses at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic has evolved into a movement of local support and empowerment. Love for Local – New Brunswick has been supporting N.B.-based businesses of all sizes since last March, an idea that originated with the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton, which was looking to mount a widespread community support campaign. Read moreMonday, March 1, 2021The CEO of the Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce says many business owners are frustrated and a bit deflated by the new health orders. "P.E.I. was doing so well and our freedoms were different than that of other parts of the country, so it's a tough blow that we find ourselves in this situation, but we recognize the need to manage the cases of COVID-19 and clusters we see in the province," Penny Walsh-McGuire said in an interview Monday. Read moreThursday, February 25, 2021The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to the Chief Medical Officer of Health asking for her department to look into lessening COVID restrictions and lockdowns for areas outside the metro region that are not currently dealing with an outbreak, so hard-hit businesses can get some relief. Read more
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Business Truth & Reconciliation
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is taking 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. This entails a commitment to meaningful consultation, fostering respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before embarking on economic projects. Moreover, the Chamber advocates for equitable access to employment, training, and educational opportunities for Indigenous communities, ensuring they reap sustainable benefits from economic development initiatives.
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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