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  • News Releases

    Wednesday, October 28, 2026
    Atlantic Chamber of Commerce and ESG Partners Launch Regional Sustainability Benchmark Study

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and ESG Partners Inc. are launching the Atlantic Canada Sustainability Benchmark Study. The regional initiative will assess how prepared Atlantic Canadian businesses are to respond to evolving sustainability expectations and identify opportunities to strengthen competitiveness, productivity, and access to markets.

    Tuesday, October 27, 2026
    Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Homegrown Tech Company Final POS as Newest Member Benefit

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is thrilled to welcome Final POS, an innovative technology company headquartered in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, as its newest affinity partner! This exciting partnership brings exclusive benefits to businesses that belong to their local chambers of commerce or boards of trade across Atlantic Canada, helping them save money, simplify operations and access cutting-edge point-of-sale technology developed right here in our region.

    Monday, August 31, 2026
    One Canadian Market Moves Closer as Governments Act on Internal Trade

    Canada’s provincial and territorial chambers of commerce welcome progress made last week in Iqaluit, where ministers responsible for internal trade agreed to accelerate mutual-recognition legislation, establish a 30-day service standard for labour-mobility applications, and set timelines to further reduce barriers to doing business across Canada.

    Tuesday, July 21, 2026
    Canada’s Provincial Chambers Urge Premiers to Maintain Momentum on Internal Trade

    The chief executives of Canada's provincial and territorial chambers of commerce today released "Chambers of the Federation: An Agenda for a More Competitive Canada," a joint policy framework shared in advance of Canada’s premiers’ summer meeting in Charlottetown this week. The chambers welcomed recent progress on internal trade, labour mobility, and intergovernmental cooperation, and outlined practical actions that governments can advance over the next 12 to 24 months to strengthen economic resilience and

    Wednesday, June 3, 2026
    Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Calls for a Coordinated Atlantic Approach to Energy Security and Economic Growth

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is calling for greater regional collaboration on energy planning and infrastructure to strengthen energy security, improve affordability, and unlock economic growth across Atlantic Canada.

    Monday, June 1, 2026
    NL Gulf Ferry Coalition Concerned about Threat to Marine Atlantic Essential Service Status

    As a group of likeminded industry leaders who champion the growth of the Newfoundland and Labrador economy, we are concerned that the Marine Atlantic ferry service is at risk of losing its essential service status.

    Wednesday, April 29, 2026
    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Calls for Urgent Fiscal Discipline in Response to Spring Economic Update 2026.

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is expressing concern over the federal government’s Spring Economic Update 2026, which continues a pattern of large deficits and projects the federal net debt-to-GDP ratio to remain at approximately 41–42% through the end of the decade.

    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
    Atlantic Canada’s Energy Future Depends Regional Collaboration

    The Atlantica Centre for Energy is supporting the newly released report, An Atlantic Canadian Energy Future, developed for the Atlantic Energy Collective, a pan-Atlantic initiative representing more than 30 organizations across utilities, Indigenous partners, industry, labour, research institutions, and national energy policy organizations. The report presents a practical framework for advancing durable regional energy collaboration to address mounting pressures on Atlantic Canada’s electricity and natural

    Thursday, December 4, 2025
    Chambers in Atlantic Canada Champion Population Growth

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is proud to announce the advancement of a population growth strategy, driven by the active engagement of chambers and boards of trade across the region. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to building a stronger, more sustainable Atlantic economy by focusing on two priorities: retaining and engaging our existing population while attracting and supporting newcomers from across Canada and around the globe.

    Monday, December 1, 2025
    Atlantic Chamber of Commerce CEO to Attend Canadian Chamber of Commerce Hill Day

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to announce that Rhonda Tulk-Lane, CEO, will participate in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Hill Day on December 1–2 in Ottawa.

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    Truth and Reconciliation

    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. Learn more click here. 

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                    

                                                                                 Marcus Gosse (ᒪᕒᐠᑲᐢ ᐧᑲᐢ) is a Newfoundland Mi’kmaq Artist