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Chamber's News
Monday, September 28, 2020HALIFAX—The Halifax Chamber of Commerce has launched a new “business digitization project” that aims to help its members adapt to the changing business environment brought on by Covid-19. Read moreThursday, September 24, 2020The COVID-19 recovery was the focus of Wednesday’s speech from the throne, but resisitance to austerity, more messages on child care and the “Atlantic Loop” are raising eyebrows around Atlantic Canada. Read moreThursday, September 10, 2020The Atlantic Chamber seeks clarity from NB Party Leaders about their plan for economic prosperity, highlight concerns from the networks new digital insight community: Atlantic IMPRESSIONS. Read moreThursday, September 3, 2020David Duplisea, CEO of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce, says a lot of small businesses operate on thin profit margins and can’t afford a huge minimum wage hike. The Chamber CEO says some of the unintended consequences of a large minimum wage hike could be reduced hours, and more part-time positions rather than full time. Duplisea says he and the Chamber recognize that poverty exists in Saint John. He believes all stakeholders in the city need to come together to discuss solutions, such as providing more education to the workforce. Read moreSaturday, August 29, 2020The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce is pressing both parties in the strike by ferry captains to get back to the negotiating table. Read moreWednesday, August 19, 2020While thousands of businesses slowed or shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, resource industries have kept work boots on the ground in Western Canada. Trans Mountain and Coastal Gaslink pipelines, the Site C hydro dam and lately the forest industry have carried on despite coronavirus setbacks and restrictions, and more steady resource industry work is needed to dig out of the huge deficit hole created by the pandemic, a national industry report recommends. Read moreTuesday, August 18, 2020Though many are viewing the upcoming provincial election through the lens of Covid-19, members of New Brunswick’s business community say they want candidates and parties to stay focused on economic recovery and moving the province forward. Read moreFriday, August 14, 2020Area residents are being encouraged to participate in a “scavenger hunt” in an effort to support local businesses during the economy crippling pandemic. The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce has joined with Canada United, a national campaign aimed at supporting businesses in local communities. Read moreMonday, August 3, 2020ATLANTIC CANADA – The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) has launched a new cloud-based community to help get feedback and insight from Atlantic Canadian businesses more efficiently. Atlantic IMPRESSIONS officially launched late last week. “During COVID, we noticed that things were turning around so fast – businesses needed help and they needed it fast,” said ACC CEO, Sheri Somerville. Read moreFriday, July 31, 2020A framework for minimum-wage increases was communicated over two years ago by then Advanced Education, Skills and Labour Minister Al Hawkins. Hawkins made the announcement in 2018 that annual minimum-wage increases would now be tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), establishing a level of predictability moving forward. 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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