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Chamber's News
Thursday, January 7, 2021A new housing project at 30 Vancouver St. in Yarmouth is moving forward to address the housing needs of medical learners. After much effort to make an existing building work, Coastal Financial Credit Union's board of directors, supported by the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce, determined that the current house will be demolished and replaced by a new facility. Read moreThursday, January 7, 2021New financial help for small businesses affected by Covid-19 will be a welcome relief to many business owners, according to one business organization. The New Brunswick government announced Tuesday that it will begin offering non-repayable grants of up to $5,000 through Opportunities New Brunswick. Read moreMonday, December 21, 2020In January 2019, as a response to a slew of media stories about businesses closing in downtown Fredericton, I wrote about how it’s normal to lose few businesses during that time period. I talked about how it was normal to have turnover, how new businesses had already popped up to fill vacant spaces and about how there were multiple new office buildings being constructed downtown. Read moreWednesday, December 16, 2020The new year will be much like the past year in Grand Falls-Windsor, at least when it comes to the town’s 2021 municipal operation budget and its corresponding tax structure. The adoption of the 2021 commercial tax structure was welcome news for the Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read moreMonday, December 14, 2020The importance of thinking Cape Breton first and supporting local businesses during the holiday shopping season are among the early messages to come from the new executive director of the Strait Regional Chamber of Commerce. Misty MacDonald began the role on Nov. 23, bringing with her 25 years of experience with organizations in the Strait area, primarily in financial management. Read moreMonday, December 7, 2020All restaurants are now closed for indoor dining on Prince Edward Island following the new COVID-19 restrictions announced Sunday evening. Additionally, for at least the next two weeks, retail shops will remain open but are only allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity. Gyms, libraries and casinos will be closed. Penny Walsh-McGuire, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, said she understands the decision, adding that businesses want to keep Islanders safe, follow the health protocols and "get back to business" soon. Read moreMonday, November 23, 2020Many Islanders reacted to news of P.E.I. opting out of the Atlantic bubble by sharing the sentiments of Premier Dennis King — it's unfortunate but necessary. Penny Walsh-McGuire, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, said she encourages Islanders to take the opportunity to shop local this holiday season. Read moreWednesday, October 28, 2020Krista Ross, CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce says with WestJet’s announcement earlier this month that they are pulling back on most Atlantic Canadian flights beginning in early November, we are seeing a fresh round of public discourse about the number and location of airports in New Brunswick. This is not a debate that New Brunswick needs right now. Read moreWednesday, October 21, 2020The president of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce is excited to see better representation on Halifax’s city council but he says it’s too early to tell what all the new members mean for HRM’s business community. Seven new councilors won seats in Saturday’s election, which has dramatically shaken up the makeup and gender parity of council. Read moreWednesday, October 21, 2020Penny Walsh-Maguire said immigration has been a big part of P.E.I.'s "social story" and economy recently, but given the pandemic, some restrictions had to be expected. Some of her members are re-examining their hiring practices and even reporting a small increase in people arriving interprovincially instead of internationally. 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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