• Board of Directors

  • The Board of Directors comprises business leaders from multiple disciplines from throughout Atlantic Canada. As the governing body for ACC, they act in the best interests ACC, its stakeholders, member chambers and its corporate and affinity partners. The board is responsible for managing and supervising the activities and affairs ACC to ensure it is delivering on its organizational goals and objectives.

     

    The ACC Board of Directors is comprised of up to eight directors elected by local chambers of commerce and boards of trade (two per province) and up to seven directors elected from the corporate membership.  Elections take place annually at our Annual General Meeting.  Our last Annual General Meeting took place in Truro, Nova Scotia on May 29th, 2018.  Andy Lodge, consultant with Investors Group Financial Services was elected as board chair for 2018-2019.

     

    Media Release: New Chair and Board Members

     

    By participating on ACC's board of directors or one of our provincial advisory committees, you can play a central role in enabling business growth in Atlantic Canada through focused, insightful and innovative policy development and advocacy.

    For more information about participating on the ACC board of directors or on one of the provincial advisory committees, please contact us.

  • 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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