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Letter to MPs MacAulay, Casey, and MacDonald re: Message of Congratulations and Meeting Request
Today, Chamber CEO Robert Godfrey sent a letter to the 3 Island Members of Parliament representing the greater Charlottetown area in offering congratulations on behalf of the entire Chamber membership. He also asked for the opportunity to meet with all three MPs to...
PEI VaxPass Information
The Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture has provided the GCACC with some preliminary information and resources on the PEI VaxPass. We intend to update this information as it becomes available from the provincial government. We encourage members to reach...
Feedback on Proposed Pay Transparency Legislation
Earlier this month, the GCACC was asked by Official Opposition MLA Trish Altass for feedback on a proposed Pay Transparency Act. As a result, the Chamber submitted a letter to Ms. Altass based on feedback from our membership and the GCACC Advocacy Committee. To view...
Letter to Standing Committee on Education and Economic Growth re: Partnership for Growth
Earlier this summer, the Standing Committee on Education and Economic Growth sent a letter to our Chamber asking for recommendations and best practices for economic recovery. As a result, the PEI Partnership for Growth and its 21 industry partners reconvened for a...
Letter to Premier King in Support of the Atlantic Investment Bubble
On September 20, 2021, the Chamber sent a letter to Premier Dennis King in support of adding the Atlantic Investment Bubble to the next Atlantic Premiers' meeting, which is to be held at the end of September. The “Atlantic Investment Bubble” is a concept for a...
Recommendations to the Employment Standards Board’s Annual Minimum Wage Rate Review
On August 30, the Chamber submitted its recommendations to the provincial Employment Standards Board’s Annual Minimum Wage Rate Review on behalf of our members. Recommendations to the Employment Standard Board included that the provincial government: Define its...
2021 GCACC Business Funding Directory
Each year, the Chamber, along with Grant Thornton, provides a comprehensive list of all government funding opportunities available to business owners. To view or download the directory, click: 2021 GCACC Business Funding Directory
Letter to Premier King seeking clarity on COVID-19 vaccination timelines in relation to PEI’s Moving Forward Plan, and the PEI Pass
On June 25, Interim-CEO Nicole Bellefleur sent a letter to Premier Dennis King seeking clarity on COVID-19 vaccination timelines in relation to PEI's Moving Forward Plan, and the PEI Pass. This letter came after members expressed concerns with the rationale behind...
Letter to MP Casey Regarding Concerns with Amendments to the Canada Emergency Wage and Rent Subsidies
On June 11, 2021, Interim-CEO Nicole Bellefleur sent a letter to Member of Parliament Sean Casey regarding concerns with amendments to the Canada Emergency Wage and Rent Subsidies (CEWS and CERS). This was after MP Casey had participated in two federal budget Q&A...
Letter to Premier King regarding concerns with Moving Forward re-opening plan
On June 8, 2021, Interim-CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce, Nicole Bellefleur, sent the following letter to Premier Dennis King regarding the Chamber's concerns with the recently announced Moving Forward re-opening plan. In the letter, we ask...
