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  • Yarmouth Chamber State of the Province

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    Name: Yarmouth Chamber State of the Province
    Date: February 14, 2020
    Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM AST
    Website: https://yarmouthchamberofcommerce.com/events-calendar/#id=129&cid=1477&wid=701&type=Cal
    Event Description:
    Join us for this lunch event which is an opportunity to hear directly from the Premier on a number of issues important to Chamber members. The format of this event will be as a fireside chat, where Chamber President Angie Greene will have an informal discussion with the Premier around the issues important to our membership.
    About Premier Stephen McNeil
    Premier Stephen McNeil attributes his core values and strong commitment to public service to his large, close-knit family. Stephen is the 12th of 17 siblings who were born and raised in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley. After graduating from the Nova Scotia Community College, he owned and operated a small business in Bridgetown for 18 years.
    Stephen's inspiration to serve his community came from his late mother, Theresa, the first female sheriff in Canada. He first won the privilege of serving the people of Annapolis in the provincial legislature in 2003 and has been their MLA since. Stephen became leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party in 2007 and led his team to majority election wins in October 2013 and May 2017.
    As premier, he has led the province to stable financial ground, which has allowed government to make new investments in Nova Scotians' priorities in health care, education, creating opportunities for young people, and more. Stephen's vision for Nova Scotia is one of an inclusive, welcoming, innovative, and entrepreneurial province where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
    Stephen lives with his wife Andrea in the house where he grew up in Upper Granville, Annapolis County. They have two grown children, Colleen and Jeffrey.
    Location:
    Rodd Grand Hotel
    417 Main Street
    Yarmouth, NS
    Date/Time Information:
    Friday, February 14, 2020 11:30 AM 1:30 PM
    Fees/Admission:
    Members: $39.13 Future Members: $47.83
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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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