Chamber Policy Bulletin-June 2022
Jun 10th, 2022 | Topics: Bulletin

Halifax Chamber's Response to Nova Scotia's Provincial 2022-2023 Budget
Apr 14th, 2022 | Topics: Budget Issues

HRM Permitting, Planning, Licensing & Enforcement
Mar 4th, 2022 | Topics: Information for members

From: Halifax Regional Municipality

HRM Planning & Development and the PPL&C team are happy to announce that HRM is almost ready to go live with Release 2 (R2) of the Permit, Planning, Licensing & Compliance (PPL&C) online system. Please see the attached memo which outlines our implementation date and how we will be supporting your members.

2022-2023 Municipal Pre-Budget Submission
Mar 4th, 2022 | Topics: Budget Issues

The 2022-2023 Municipal Pre-Budget Submission highlights the top priorities of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s membership of over 1,800 businesses which employ over 65,000 people. Our recommendations are based on many conversations with our members over the past year and work on balancing the needs of the Halifax business community with that of the province.  

INFORMATION: Drive-Thru Litter Receptacles
Feb 18th, 2022 | Topics: Information for members

From the Halifax Regional Municipality: We are quickly approaching April 1, 2022, when all quick service restaurants with drive-thru services in Halifax Regional Municipality will be required to have a litter receptacle within their drive-thru. This is in accordance with the updates to Solid Waste Resource By-Law S-600 put into legislation in April 2021.

2022-2023 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission
Feb 2nd, 2022 | Topics: Budget Issues

For your information and interest, please find attached the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s 2022-2023 Provincial Pre-Budget submission. The submission outlines our member's concerns and policy goals for the new budget.  This submission also highlights the top priorities of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s membership. Our recommendations are based on many conversations with our members over the past year and work on balancing the needs of the Halifax business community with that of the province.

Letter to Minister Corkum-Greek
Jan 31st, 2022 | Topics: COVID-19

Feedback from the NEBLEC Group and members to Minister Corkum-Greek on COVID-19 Recovery, suggestions for support and funding, and recommendations for a recovery plan for our business community.

Chamber's Presentation to the Provincial Housing Committee
Jan 31st, 2022 | Topics: Affordable Housing

The Chamber presented our discussion and recommendations to the Provincial Housing Committee.

Legal Info Nova Scotia: Workplace Sexual Harassment
Oct 12th, 2021

The Legal Information Society of NS believes that by bringing the right people together, Nova Scotians who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace can receive support to make the informed decisions on which course of action is in their best interest. Nova Scotia is one of the few provinces to not include sexual harassment in occupational health and safety legislation but the need for employees to feel secure and respected while on the job is paramount. LISNS wants to optimize on the opportunity of making these resources available and known to all workplaces in our province. If you would like to learn more about these resources, please contact Makayla Jodrey, the Public Relations Coordinator at the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia at, 902-452-9568.

NOVA SCOTIA BUSINESS AND LABOUR ECONOMIC COALITION Tactical Recovery Plan
Jul 9th, 2021 | Topics: COVID-19

This plan aims to build on that forward momentum. It isn't the plan to end all plans. It doesn't replace good work already happening. It is a collection of initiatives harvested from people and businesses across the NSBLEC table, across public and private sectors, and across the province. It's meant to stimulate, amplify, support, and inspire action that helps us build back better.

COVID-19 Travel Tool Kit
Jun 29th, 2021 | Topics: COVID-19

Letter to Minister Freeland
Jun 28th, 2021 | Topics: COVID-19

Letter to Premier Rankin
Jun 28th, 2021 | Topics: COVID-19

PRESS RELEASE: GREATER MONCTON, HALIFAX CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CALL FOR RESOLUTION OF COVID-19 BORDER ISSUE
Jun 23rd, 2021 | Topics: COVID-19

Chambers of Commerce in Greater Moncton and Halifax are calling on the premiers of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to work together to resolve differences in public health guidelines which are preventing restoration of a full Atlantic Bubble.

Reopening Safely with COVID-19 in Nova Scotia
Jun 1st, 2021 | Topics: COVID-19

2021-2022 HRM Budget Response
May 18th, 2021 | Topics: Budget Issues

2021 Task Force Member Spotlight
May 16th, 2021 | Topics: Strategic Plan

The Chamber is pleased to be spotlighting our Task Force members in our policy bulletins over the next few months. We’re hoping this gives you a better insight to the groups that are working diligently to bring you webinar ideas, recommendations to government and asking the relevant an up-to-date questions to important stakeholders.

Halifax Chamber 2021 Federal Budget Response
Apr 20th, 2021 | Topics: Budget Issues

NSCC- Place 4 Students
Apr 19th, 2021 | Topics: Post-Secondary Education

From NSCC:
Place 4 Students is an online platform where property owners can list their vacancies for free. When students find suitable housing, they excel academically and thrive professionally. In return, they contribute to the growth of their communities. Local property owners and businesses alike benefit when students find not only a great place to study, but a community that supports them to stay long after their education is completed.

Affordable Housing: A Chamber's Perspective
Feb 22nd, 2021 | Topics: Affordable Housing

Over the past eleven months, the Halifax Chamber has been working diligently to ensure our members are up-to-date and aware of the programs, services, and announcements that could impact their business. We have also spent countless hours chatting with members, producing relevant webinar material, and advocating the government for increased supports and common-sense policies. While there is still much work to be done as we begin recovery, we thought this might be a great time to introduce a new series: Thoughtful Thursdays.

Our advocacy work is often quite specific, focusing on issues like taxes, transit, and red tape. But now we are providing another platform for more open discussions on trending issues, current events, and business ideas. Check back on Thursdays for a new piece once a month and leave us a comment or send us a message. We would love to get a conversation going in hopes of inspiring a more thoughtful Thursday.

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