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. 

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Provincial

The Chamber engages provincial leaders to influence policies on taxation, workforce development, and regional economic strategies that drive business success.

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Federal

The Chamber advocates at the national level to shape trade, immigration, and economic policies that strengthen Canada’s competitive business environment.

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Our Advocacy Initiatives

Affordability

Addressing the cost of living and doing business is crucial to ensure affordability for residents and sustainability for local enterprises. Without action, economic growth and community well-being are at risk.

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Labour

A well-matched workforce ensures that businesses can operate efficiently, meed customer demand, and expand which helps drive economic activity in the region.

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Infrastructure

New infrastructure such as transportation networks, supports business by reducing operational costs and improving access to markets.

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Advocacy Wins 

Wins for Businesses

Look at what we’ve achieved to help businesses – of all sizes and sectors succeed.

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Special Projects and Policy Reports

Strong Mayor Powers in HRM | Survey Results

July 22, 2025

Business owners in Halifax are fairly split on the issue of whether they support or oppose the use of strong mayor powers in HRM.There is also a noticeable divide in…

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Policy Brief & Survey – Strong Mayor Powers in HRM

July 17, 2025

There is rising discussion about granting Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore “strong mayor” powers, like reforms seen in Ontario. The Chamber’s Policy team has created a policy brief to provide context…

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Q2 2025 Halifax Business Conditions Report

July 4, 2025

Using responses from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, this edition of the Business Conditions Report provides a new focused analysis of Haligonian goods exporters and importers amid the…

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Q1 2025 Halifax Business Conditions

March 31, 2025

There was a noticeable increase in the number of Halifax businesses expecting to increase their sales prices over the next three months. This may be a result of the increases…

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Federal Election Survey Results

March 28, 2025

On March 20th, 2025, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce surveyed its members on their perspectives for the upcoming Canadian Federal Election. The intent of the survey was to gather information…

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Halifax Chamber Tariff Survey Results (February 2025)

February 20, 2025

Only a quarter of businesses are prepared with a full or partial contingency plan to address tariffs. Most businesses are either minimally or not prepared if tariffs are imposed, yet…

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SME Transition to Net Zero Study

August 22, 2024

With the continuing threats from global warming and climate change, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce investigated insights into how SMEs in Halifax are adapting to climate change and transitioning towards…

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Latest Publications

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

Our advocacy relies on input from our members. 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.