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Feedback on proposed amendments to the workers compensation act
Today, the Chamber submitted its feedback to the Workers Compensation Board of PEI (WCB) on the WCB's proposed amendments to the Workers Compensation Act and General Regulations. These proposed amendments will: • Enhance the current benefit rate for WCB claimants. •...
2022 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: 2022 GCACC Business Funding Directory
Chamber releases Workforce Programs document; Shares Federal and provincial funding available for hiring and training employees
Today, the Chamber is releasing a Workforce Programs document we’ve created to remind and inform our members of all the different types of federal and provincial funding available when it comes to hiring and training workers. We want to provide our members with an...
Chamber Submits Recommendations to the Employment Standards Board’s Annual Minimum Wage Rate Review
On June 30, the Chamber submitted its recommendations to the provincial Employment Standards Board’s Annual Minimum Wage Rate Review on behalf of our members. Recommendations to the Employment Standard Board included that the provincial government: Define its desired...
Chamber speaks on Employment Insurance to the Canadian Senate Standing Committee of Agriculture and Forestry
On June 16, President Bill DeBlois and CEO Robert Godfrey appeared before the Canadian Senate Standing Committee of Agriculture and Forestry to speak to Bill S-236 which deals with Employment Insurance reform in reconstituting PEI as one EI zone. During the remarks,...
Letter to Island MPs regarding ongoing PEI Potato Export Ban
Today, Chamber Board President Barb Smith sent a letter to all four Island Members of Parliament regarding the ongoing PEI potato export ban. In the letter, the Chamber noted our concerns with the continued ban and what it means for the local economy. We encouraged...
Feedback to Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel
On March 3, the Chamber submitted its feedback to the Chair of the Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel (ESACRP), Andrew Thompson, as part of the first round of consultations. In our submission and on behalf of the over 20,000 employees our membership...
2022-23 Town of Cornwall Pre-Budget Submission
On March 3, the Chamber submitted its pre-budget recommendations to the Town of Cornwall and its Council for the 2022-23 fiscal year. In our recommendations, we advocated for three specific asks: Invest in resources for business development Enhance service delivery as...
Feedback on Proposed 10 Day Paid Sick Leave Legislation
Last week, the Chamber submitted its feedback on the MLA Official Opposition's proposed 10 Day Paid Sick Leave legislation on behalf of our over 1100 members representing over 20,000 employees. This proposed legislation would amend the Employment Standards Act to...
2022-23 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
The Chamber recently submitted our annual pre-budget recommendations to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the federal government ahead of their deadline on February 25, 2022. Our submission calls for relief or investment in several...
