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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
N.S. workplace COVID-19 test program criteria changing
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.
Thursday, August 12, 2021A Call-to-Action for Candidates: The Ballot Box Issues for NS Businesses
Nova Scotians head to the polls on August 17th to decide who will govern the province. There are many issues that are being brought to the attention of political candidates, but one of the core planks of any political platform is always the economy. At the heart of the economy are our resilient businesses who are ready and eager to recover from the past 17 months of the pandemic. The Atlantic Chamber asks candidates to address the critical issues for business and recover for at-risk communities in Nova
Wednesday, August 11, 2021Yarmouth, N.S. hoping to ‘level the playing field’ as it tries to attract doctors
Nova Scotia is experiencing a health-care crisis amid a lack of doctors, long wait times for ambulances and even longer waits in emergency departments, and the fishing town of Yarmouth on the South Shore is no exception. In response to the number of residents without a family doctor, The Credit Union and the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce have started to build a seven-room housing unit for medical residents and learners in order to attract and keep health-care workers in the area.
Thursday, August 5, 2021Emergency Program Extensions A Mixed Bag For Halifax Businesses
The president of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see that the major federal support programs for business have been extended until October. However, he also feels the measures fall short of providing full support for the severely impacted business sectors.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021Nova Scotia Liberal leader pledges to remove Cobequid Pass tolls by Oct. 1
Bill Dowe is of two views when it comes to the future of tolls on the Cobequid Pass. As president of the Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce, he is happy to see the tolls removed after nearly 25 years. As a trucker, he’s furious he will be required to continue paying them.
Monday, April 26, 2021Halifax Businesses Feeling The Frustration With Latest Lockdown
Business leaders across the HRM are understandably frustrated after the province, just yesterday, announced another lockdown, due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce was clearly frustrated with the situation during an interview with Huddle Today. The severity of the restrictions announced yesterday took Sullivan by surprise.
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Business Truth & Reconciliation
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce takes 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.
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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