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2023-24 Town of Cornwall Pre-Budget Submission
On February 7, the Chamber submitted its pre-budget recommendations the Town of Cornwall and its Council for the 2023-24 fiscal year. These recommendations came after Cornwall was recognized as the fastest-growing community in Prince Edward Island, with a growth of...
2023-24 City of Charlottetown Pre-Budget Submission
Today, the Chamber submitted its 2023-24 pre-budget recommendations to the City of Charlottetown ahead of its consultation deadline, with a focus on housing development. In our recommendations, we advocated for: (1) Freezing of Commercial Property Taxes (2) Amend...
2023-24 Town of Stratford Pre-Budget Submission
Today, the Chamber submitted its pre-budget recommendations to the Town of Stratford for the 2023-24 fiscal year. In our recommendations, we advocated for three specific asks: Enhance transit services to support employment in Stratford Invest in resources for business...
2023-24 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission – “Building on Momentum: Supporting a Thriving Island Economy”
Today, the Chamber submitted our annual pre-budget recommendations to entitled Building on Momentum: Supporting a Thriving Island Economy, to the Province of PEI ahead of their consultation deadline. Our submission calls for seven key recommendations, including:...
Letter to Island MPs Regarding Federal Employees Partially Returning to Office
Today, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) sent a letter to all four Island Members of Parliament regarding the federal government’s decision to adopt a common hybrid work model, which will see federal employees return to the office for at least...
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...
