• Atlantic Council of Premiers Responds to ACC’s Concerns of Rising Fuel Prices

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    Wednesday, May 18, 2022
    May 18, 2022

    Ms. Sheri Somerville,
    CEO Atlantic Chamber of Commerce

    Dear Ms. Somerville:

    Re: Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Requests Fuel Tax Relief

    On behalf of my Atlantic colleagues, thank you for your letter of March 9, 2022, regarding the impact of fuel costs on Atlantic businesses and residents.

    Premiers share your concern about current global events, the significant volatility in the price of fuel and the impact on affordability for businesses and residents.

    Premiers are monitoring the situation closely and sharing information and best practices to address this situation. I can assure you that affordability challenges throughout the region will continue to be a priority for the Council of Atlantic Premiers.

    Thank you once again for raising this issue on behalf of the members of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce.

    Sincerely, Honourable Tim Houston, M.L.A.
    Premier of Nova Scotia Chair, Council of Atlantic Premiers

    Copied to:
    Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
    Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island
    Honourable Blaine Higgs, Premier of New Brunswick
    Honourable Ernie Steeves, Minister of Finance for New Brunswick
    Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Finance for Newfoundland and Labrador
    Honourable Allan MacMaster, Minister of Finance for Nova Scotia
    Honourable Darlene Compton, Minister of Finance for Premier of Prince Edward Island

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  • Business Truth & Reconciliation 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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