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Chamber's News
Sunday, September 4, 2022That’s not a unique problem, according to the CEO of Moncton’s Chamber of Commerce, John Wishart. “Losing students is just another layer on an underlying labour shortage that we’re seeing in the economy,” he said. Read moreSaturday, September 3, 2022The Deer Island Chamber of Commerce’s goal of adding a public sculpture in the community has been years in the making. Read moreMonday, July 11, 2022Downtown Moncton is looking for new ways to attract residents to the city’s main streets. Pre-pandemic crowds have not yet made their return since restrictions were lifted, leaving many businesses struggling to recover. Suzanne Lapointe reports on how the Greater Moncton’s Chamber of Commerce will be using a $350,000 investment from the federal government. Read moreThursday, July 7, 2022Jordan Jamison, president of the St. Martins and District Chamber of Commerce, co-owns Red Rock Adventure and Shipyard Cafe. He said the replacement bridge will allow for infrastructure upgrades and larger vehicles, but it will still be similar to the original covered bridge. Read moreThursday, July 7, 2022Handling COVID-19 employee absences is the latest challenge some businesses are facing on Prince Edward Island. Robert Godfrey, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce said he's heard from many businesses facing staffing shortages. Read moreMonday, July 4, 2022Atlantic Canada’s economy is looking to recover and grow but is meeting roadblocks because Canada’s immigration system is currently overwhelmed. Canada’s immigration system is overcomplicated by regulations, and government has set targets that the public service does not have the resources to meet. Read moreMonday, June 20, 2022Project matching employers with retirees helps fill job vacancies. The Edmundston Regional Chamber is constantly hearing about the labour shortage from its members. Cathy Pelletier, the chamber's executive director, said short-staffed businesses frequently need their employees to work overtime. Many have also been forced to cut business hours, or to automate if possible. Members are also turning to immigration and trying to persuade young people to return home in the long term. Read moreWednesday, June 15, 2022Antigonish, traditionally known as the "Heart of the Highlands," is a bustling, diverse and welcoming community for businesses of any sector. The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce works with local businesses to advocate for and inspire a progressive business climate in the region through events, services, and opportunities. Most importantly, the Chamber creates a support network to effectively assist local businesses in driving economic prosperity within the area. Read moreA rock and a hard place: Lab West organizations losing crucial summer hires to high-paying mine jobsFriday, June 3, 2022Companies across Newfoundland and Labrador have begun their annual hiring of students to fill summer positions but in Labrador West, small community and municipal organizations are struggling to compete with the money offered by mining companies to a small labour pool. Labrador West Chamber of Commerce president Toby Leon said there just aren't enough youths to fill the demand for summer hires in the area. Read moreWednesday, May 11, 2022It wasn’t as if Janice Christie was actually looking for something new or worthwhile to do with her time. After all, the lifelong resident of Sheet Harbour has been one of that community’s hardest-working volunteers for years. But, when the Sheet Harbour Chamber of Commerce and Civic Affairs asked her last month to throw her hat into the ring and stand for election as that body’s president, she says it was an offer she really couldn’t refuse. 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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