Charlottetown, PE (July 15, 2022) – The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the provincial cabinet shuffle announced Friday morning at the Government House by Premier Dennis King.
The Chamber congratulates the Honorable Bloyce Thompson in his new appointment as Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism & Culture, and looks forward to working with Minister Thompson on issues such as:
- The labour shortage
- Affordability
- Continued support for businesses to help economy recovery
- The Partnership for Growth’s economic action plan
- Re-evaluating the provincial income tax bracket model to better align with the Atlantic provinces, and leave more money in the pockets of Islanders, especially low-income Islanders
The Chamber thanks the Honourable Matthew MacKay for his work as the previous Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism & Culture, and congratulates him on his new role as Minister of Social Development & Housing.
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About The Chamber:
The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce connects business and community and is PEI’s largest business advocacy organization with more than 1,100 members. For more information on the Chamber, visit www.charlottetownchamber.com.
Media Contact:
Madeline Biso
Policy and Communications Specialist
mbiso@charlottetownchamber.com
(902) 628-2000 x 224