The Halifax Chamber of Commerce has been distributing workplace rapid COVID-19 tests in collaboration with Nova Scotia Health, but the criteria for qualifying businesses is about to change.
There are over 900 companies across the province taking advantage of this free program, according to a news release.
Recently, “at home” workplace testing has been approved for employers enrolled in the program, making implementation easier, while workplace rapid testing will continue to be part of the early detection program for the province.
The program has been open to any business that had expressed interest in providing asymptomatic testing, but on Oct. 4 the program entry requirements are changing. After that date, new applications will only be approved for target sectors considered to have higher risk factors.
Establishments interested in joining the program before the new parameters take effect should complete a workplace screening intake form through novascotia.ca. All organizations applying before Oct. 4 will be accepted under the current criteria.
https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/business/ns-workplace-covid-19-test-program-criteria-changing-100640077/
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N.S. workplace COVID-19 test program criteria changing
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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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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