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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...
2021-22 City of Charlottetown Pre-Budget Submission
On January 20, 2021, the Chamber submitted our recommendations for the City of Charlottetown in the form of a letter ahead of the Finance Committee’s pre-budget consultations. In our recommendations we advocated for three specific things: Freezing of Parking Rates,...
Letter to Hon. Matthew MacKay, Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture on the work-from-home impact on businesses in the GCA
On November 5, 2020, the Chamber wrote a correspondence letter to Minister Matthew MacKay regarding the impacts the work-from-home transition is having on businesses in the downtown Charlottetown core. In this letter, the Chamber proposes funding to support businesses...
Recommendations to the Employment Standards Board’s Annual Minimum Wage Rate Review
In September, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce submitted its recommendations to the provincial Employment Standards Board’s Annual Minimum Wage Rate Review. Recommendations to the Employment Standard Board included that the provincial government: tie...
Letter to Hon. Brad Trivers, Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning on back-to-school contingency plan
On Monday, August 10, 2020, the Chamber issued a letter to Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning, Hon. Brad Trivers outlining the challenges Chamber members will face if students have to return to an at-home learning model during the 2020-21 academic year. Click...
Letter to Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada seeking clarification on employees return to the workplace
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, the Chamber issued a letter requesting a meeting with Hon. Lawrence MacAulay to seek clarification on when and under what circumstances Veterans Affairs Canada employees will return to the workplace. A subsequent meeting was held between...
2020 City of Charlottetown Pre-Budget Submission: A Predictable, Transparent and Sustainable Water & Sewer Utility
In February, the Chamber presented a series of recommendations for the City of Charlottetown to ensure a predictable, transparent, and sustainable Water & Sewer Utility. This call came after members were surprised with drastic Water & Sewer Utility rate...
2020 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission: Supporting Continued Growth
In February, the Chamber presented recommendations for the provincial government to consider during their budget development process. The recommendations are designed to help to encourage economic growth by creating a competitive business tax environment and support...
2019 Federal Election Priorities: Vote Prosperity
In September, the Chamber outlined their advocacy priorities for the 2019 federal election. The recommendations reflect the need for increased worked development, support for small businesses, a fair tax system, and increased trade opportunities. They also echo the...
Recommendations to the Employment Standards Board’s Annual Minimum Wage Rate Review
On August 30th, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce submitted its recommendations to the provincial Employment Standards Board’s Annual Minimum Wage Rate Review. Recommendations to the Employment Standard Board included that government: announce the new...
