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Chambers Concerned about Changes to IRAC’s Ruling
Charlottetown, PE (Nov. 10, 2022) – The Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce are concerned about the government’s choice to intervene in the decision of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) following...
Congratulations Extended to New Mayors and Councils in Greater Charlottetown Area
Charlottetown, PE (Nov. 8, 2022) – The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce extends congratulations to the successful mayoral and council candidates in the Greater Charlottetown Area. Last night’s municipal results re-elected Philip Brown as Mayor of...
Response to Federal Economic Statement
On November 4, the Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce responded to the federal Fall Economic Statement 2022, presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland. “The Economic Statement presents some opportunities for our Island’s...
Chamber Releases Hurricane Fiona Quick Poll Results on Cost to Businesses
Today, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce released key findings of its recent Quick Poll: The Cost of Hurricane Fiona. These results reinforced that Chamber members have been hard hit by the hurricane and are calling for further government support. The...
Chamber welcomes lifting of work limit for international students
Charlottetown, PE (October 7, 2022) – The Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hear that the federal government is temporarily lifting the limit on the number of hours international students are allowed to work each week, in order to address the...
Feedback on Proposed 10 Day Paid Sick Leave Legislation
On October 4, our Chamber submitted its feedback on the MLA Official Opposition’s proposed 10 Day Sick Leave legislation on behalf of our over 1,100 members representing over 20,000 employees. This proposed legislation would amend the Employment Standards Act to...
Chamber Responds to Province of PEI’s Minimum Wage Increase
Charlottetown, PE (Sept. 20, 2022) – The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce is concerned about the Government of PEI’s decision to raise the minimum wage twice in one year, for a total jump of $1.30, an overall minimum wage increase of 9.49% over the...
Letter to Premier King on September 19 Statutory Holiday
Today, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) sent a letter to Premier King and all 27 MLAs of PEI in response to the Province’s decision to make Monday, September 19, 2022 a statutory holiday for Islanders. In the letter, we expressed our...
Chamber Welcomes City of Charlottetown’s Decision to Repeal Enterprise Fleet Management Agreement
Charlottetown, PE (Aug. 26, 2022) – The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased with the City of Charlottetown for rescinding its decision to lease municipal vehicles from U.S.-based company without allowing local dealerships to bid on the tender....
Chamber Hosts Parliamentary Secretary To Minister Of Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship As Part of Economic Recovery Series
Charlottetown, PE (July 29, 2022) – Today, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Marie-France Lalonde, Canada’s Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, as part of its CHAMBER LIVE: Economic Recovery Series....
