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Chamber's News
Thursday, July 2, 2020Over the past few months, business travel has been replaced by Zoom calls and working from home, but as New Brunswick steadily reopens, the business community is concerned about the loss of six Air Canada routes. The CEO of the Saint John's Chamber of Commerce said he's worried about Atlantic Canada as a whole. Read moreThursday, July 2, 2020Atlantic Canada could be feeling an extended impact from Air Canada's decision to suspend some key flights in the region, says the CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. Read moreTuesday, June 30, 2020he first thing Nora Gaulton is going to do with the money she won from a national competition is buy a new chair. The hairstylist and owner of Fewer’s Hair Salon of Marystown, has been using the same chair for her customers for over 30 years. Read moreTuesday, June 30, 2020The Atlantic Bubble takes effect this coming Friday July 3rd, but all regional leaders are reminding travellers they must still adhere to local entry requirements Read moreMonday, June 29, 2020As the Atlantic bubble comes into effect on July 3, businesses in Moncton, N.B., are preparing to welcome Islanders back to the province. Islanders and those from northern Nova Scotia are critical to the Moncton area's business community, says John Wishart, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton. Read moreMonday, June 29, 2020Eight Maritime companies are the lucky recipients of a $10,000 grant from the Canadian Business Resilience Network, which is offering grants to 62 companies to help support Covid-19 recovery efforts. Winners of the grant were chosen based on how they demonstrated their financial strain, how the grant will be used, what type of change will allow the business to continue and how this would support the community. Read moreThursday, June 25, 2020Sheri Somerville joins CBC Information Morning shows in NB to discuss the Atlantic Bubble starting on July 3rd. Read moreWednesday, June 24, 2020The Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce is calling on its members challenge all forms of discrimination, including racism. In a news release dated for June 23, the chamber said members are now required to annually declare their commitment to challenging all forms of racism and discrimination. Read moreMonday, June 22, 2020For the last several months, it seemed any hope for a regular tourism season in Nova Scotia was all but dead, and tourism businesses would have to rely on money spent by locals instead. But on Thursday, Premier McNeil offered a surprising ray of hope when he announced intentions to open provincial borders to Canadian travelers as early as mid-July. He hopes an Atlantic bubble will be created before then. Read moreFriday, June 19, 2020The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce is calling for a clear plan as to how and when P.E.I.’s borders will reopen during the province’s recovery from COVID-19. In a media statement, chamber interim CEO Gerard Adams said businesses need a basic timeline to help them plan for reopening. 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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