Where Your Voice is Heard
Municipal
The Chamber of Commerce works with local governments to streamline regulations, support infrastructure, and enhance the business climate in our local community.
Provincial
The Chamber engages provincial leaders to influence policies on taxation, workforce development, and regional economic strategies that drive business success.
Federal
The Chamber advocates at the national level to shape trade, immigration, and economic policies that strengthen Canada’s competitive business environment.
Our Strategic Advocacy Initiatives
Economically Competitive
Creating a business-friendly environment that attracts investment, supports growth, and strengthens our city’s position nationally, and internationally, as a place to do business.
Affordable Communities
Supporting a community that is affordable for workers and businesses alike, ensuring access to housing, talent, and services that help local companies grow.
Smart Infrastructure Investments
Prioritizing infrastructure that meets the needs of the community in a timely and affordable manner, balancing quality, accessibility, and fiscal sustainability.
Advocacy Efforts
Recent Advocacy Updates
Track our Policy team’s recent advocacy efforts including meetings, events, roundtables, advocacy letters, and submissions.
Data & Insights
Economic Conditions
A snapshot of the key trends, data, and insights shaping Halifax’s economic landscape
Recent Publications
Policy Library
Getting Involved with Policy
The Chamber Advisory Council
The Chamber hosts an Advisory Council of engaged members who are interested in providing feedback on key economic issues directly to the Chamber’s Policy team, helping to shape the Chamber’s key advocacy positions.
More information coming soon!
We want to hear from you
We are always eager to hear from you, whether to share your experience, provide input on our recommendations to government, or to let us know how we can help, please contact Nick Cunningham, our Senior Policy Analyst. We will get back to you as quickly as possible.