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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...
Letter to Premier Dennis King on re-establishing the Atlantic Bubble, a joint letter from GCACC and TIAPEI
On March 9, 2021, Chamber CEO Penny Walsh-McGuire and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of PEI sent a joint letter to the Hon. Dennis King, Premier of PEI, to express support from both organizations to safely re-establish the Atlantic Bubble in advance of the...
Letter to Premier Dennis King on providing emergency paid leave funding for those required to self-isolate during COVID-19
On March 1, 2021, CEO Penny Walsh-McGuire sent a letter to the Hon. Dennis King, Premier of PEI, outlining the Chamber’s recommendation for the provincial government to provide emergency paid leave funding for those required to self-isolate during COVID-19. We feel...
Opinion Editorial: Basic Income Guarantee Not Guaranteed Success
On February 19, 2021, Chamber CEO Penny Walsh-McGuire’s opinion editorial was featured in The Guardian outlining our perspectives on the recent report on poverty reduction and, more specifically, a Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) program from the Special Legislative...
2021-22 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
On February 18, 2021, the Chamber submitted our pre-budget recommendations to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland. Our submission had five key recommendations: Extension of COVID-19 Support Programs Enhanced Vaccine Rollout...
Letter to MLA Trish Altass in response to the Special Committee on Poverty in PEI’s recommendations on Basic Income Guarantee
On February 11, 2021, CEO Penny Walsh-McGuire sent a letter to Trish Altass, Chair of the Special Committee on Poverty in PEI, in response to the committee’s Recommendations in Response to Motion No. 36: Creation of a Special Committee of the Legislative Assembly on...
2021-22 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission – “Prepare, Persevere, Prosper: Supporting a Resilient Island Economy.”
On January 22, 2021, the Chamber submitted our annual pre-budget recommendations to the Province of PEI ahead of their consultation deadline. Our submission calls for relief or investment in seven key areas, including: Providing funding to businesses negatively...