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Chambers & Boards of Trade in the News
Tuesday, March 10, 2020Rental property owners and business officials say new tax cuts announced by the Progressive Conservative government Tuesday will help stoke the New Brunswick economy and spur construction. Finance Minister Ernie Steeves announced a 50 per cent reduction in the provincial non-owner-occupied property residential tax over a four-year period starting in the 2021 taxation year. New Brunswick Chambers comment. Read moreFriday, March 6, 2020The province has suspended all work-related travel to countries where active travel notices have been issued by the federal government due to coronavirus. The countries include China, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, northern Italy, Singapore and South Korea. New Brunswick Chambers comment. Read more.png)
Wednesday, March 4, 2020The Executive Director of the West Prince Chamber of Commerce (WPCC) is confident that reaching a 300 membership base is an achievable goal for the chamber. Read more
Friday, February 28, 2020When Kathleen Yurchesyn wants something, she goes after it, and that’s the way it has been for her entire life. At just 29, Yurchesyn is driving change on her home Island of Cape Breton as the CEO of the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Wednesday, February 26, 2020The provincial government will take in more money and spend a record amount on infrastructure this year, while economic growth in Nova Scotia will slow significantly. The province released its 2020-2021 budget today. It promises more than $1-billion in capital spending over the next year, including more than $200-million to support health care facilities, $265-million for schools, and another $85-million for roads, highways, and bridges. Read more.png)
Monday, February 24, 2020The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce has hit the 1,000-member mark with the addition of Shoppers Drug Mart Kings Place (Quinn Pharmacy Ltd). Read more
Thursday, February 20, 2020SAINT JOHN – Blockades on behalf of the Wet’suwet’en people are concerning businesses in the city. Saint John’s Chamber of Commerce CEO David Duplisea said shutting down export and import shipping lines are having a serious impact. Read more.png)
Thursday, February 20, 2020Commerce organizations and labour groups are clashing ahead of wage legislation review Read more
Wednesday, February 19, 2020Food professor, Sylvain Charlebois, joins the show to talk about how the Wet’suwet’en rail blockades will influence food prices and consumers. Sheri Somerville, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to talk about the ongoing blockades and how it is affecting businesses in Atlantic Canada. Read more
Wednesday, February 19, 2020Dr. Sylvain Charlebois expects if blockades continue into next week, customers will start seeing higher bills at the checkout. The disruption of rail service is affecting food distribution according to an expert from Dalhousie University. Sheri Somerville with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce -- which represents more than 16,000 businesses of all sizes and in all sectors -- says her members are also concerned. Read more