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Chamber's News
Thursday, February 23, 2023"In our opinion, our paid sick leave should be left to the market to decide and not have this competitive advantage swept aside by government,” said Morgan Peters with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce. “Additionally, because the Employment Standards Act prevails over collective bargaining agreements and sick leave is often a negotiated piece of these agreements, all of these would have to be examined under that new regime.” Read moreWednesday, February 8, 2023The governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut signed an MOU at the Baffin Regional and Labrador North chambers of commerce's Northern Lights Conference in Ottawa. Read moreWednesday, February 8, 2023Chamber of Commerce President Janice Christie confirmed in a text message that she’s expecting an announcement from the provincial government as soon as Feb. 13 and that “plans have been discussed and options for resolving the problem are underway.” Read moreFriday, February 3, 2023Bill DeBlois, president of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, said news that a major franchise like St. Louis Bar and Grill values the Charlottetown market is encouraging. Read moreThursday, February 2, 2023Kari ride-booking app receives innovation excellence award on Jan. 25 from the Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce. Read moreMonday, January 23, 2023Last week, the chambers of commerce in Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John, with the support of the Atlantic chamber, wrote to Minister Trevor Holder regarding Bill 27. The bill calls for amending the Employment Standards Act to replace the current requirement that employers provide five unpaid sick days with ten paid sick days annually. Read moreMonday, January 23, 2023Two groups in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley are getting government funding to help recruit and retain health-care professionals in the area. The Mid Valley Region Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee will receive $73,765 and the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce will receive $77,105. Read moreThursday, January 19, 2023Krista Ross, CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, said some members of the chamber are concerned about the new costs this bill might bring employers. Read moreWednesday, January 4, 2023Over 100,000 hockey fans came to Moncton, thanks to the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton John Wishart says this event was exactly what the City needed after a pandemic, Read moreMonday, December 5, 2022Four organizations representing Greater Moncton’s business community are calling on the City of Moncton and the Province of New Brunswick to take immediate action to address homelessness and downtown crime. 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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