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From Bianca’s Desk: Stronger Supports for Canadian Businesses
Sept 5, 2025 Dear Members, Today brought good news for Island businesses. Prime Minister Carney has announced $550 million in new funding for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), bringing the total to $1 billion over five years. This fund will help...
Chamber Hosts Federal Housing Minister for Roundtable with Developers
On August 19, our Chamber was pleased to host the Honourable Gregor Robertson, federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, alongside MP for Cardigan Kent MacDonald, for a roundtable discussion in Stratford on housing supply. Members involved in residential...
Read it here: Policy Pulse – July 9, 2025 Edition
Read our July 9, 2025 edition here. The Policy Pulse informs members of the advocacy work of the Chamber as well as program and policy updates from provincial and federal government. You can subscribe here. Plus, you can view all our most recent issues on...
Send a Letter to Your MP – Help Amplify Our Workforce Advocacy
Today, our Chamber is launching a Workforce Advocacy Letter Campaign to highlight the urgent labour challenges facing Island businesses. We’re asking members to help us amplify this message by personalizing a pre-drafted letter to their Member of Parliament. Using our...
PEI Chambers Announce New PEI Business Economic Council
The Prince Edward Island Business Economic Council (PEIBEC) was introduced this week, together with the Chambers across the Island, during the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual President’s Luncheon. This new Island-wide initiative represents a...
Read it here: Policy Pulse – April 29, 2025 Edition
Read our April 29, 2025 edition here. The Policy Pulse informs members of the advocacy work of the Chamber as well as program and policy updates from provincial and federal government. You can subscribe here. Plus, you can view all our most recent issues on...
Chamber Response to Proposed Amendment to the Lands Protection Act
On April 14, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce submitted a response to the Province’s public consultation on proposed amendments to the Lands Protection Act. Our submission raises concerns about an amendment that would restrict non-residents from...
From Bianca’s Desk: 2025-26 PEI Budget
From Bianca's Desk April 11, 2025 Dear Chamber Members, The Province of Prince Edward Island released its 2025-26 Budget yesterday, and I wanted to take a moment to reflect with you—not only on the wins for business that it contains, but also on the pressing issues...
From Bianca’s Desk: March 12 Tariff Update
March 12 Tariffs Update Dear Members & Friends, As of 12:01AM on March 12, the U.S. government has implemented a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, including Canada. Previously, the U.S. President threatened a 50% tariff on steel and...
From Bianca’s Desk: Tariffs Delayed by 1 Month for Products under CUSMA
March 7, 2025 Message from Bianca McGregor, CEO of Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce: Dear Members & Friends, The U.S. government has announced a one-month delay for tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada that are covered by CUSMA (the...
