News Releases

  • STATEMENT: Don Bureaux, President and CEO, Halifax Chamber of Commerce on the breakdown of Canada–U.S. tariff negotiations

    August 24, 2026

    Halifax, NS – 24 August 2026 – The breakdown of the Canada–U.S. tariff negotiations is a serious setback for our business community. The impacts will be felt immediately: more uncertainty, delayed investment, and higher costs for businesses and households. Through it all, businesses in our region have shown remarkable resilience under immense pressure, and they…

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  • Halifax Chamber new CRM FAQ

    July 16, 2026

    The Halifax Chamber of Commerce, presented by RBC, hosted the 26th Annual Halifax Business Awards at the Halifax Convention Centre on Thursday, January 23.

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  • Job Posting: Member Services Specialist

    May 12, 2026

    The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven Member Services Specialist to join our team in early June 2026.

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  • Press Release: Halifax Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New President & CEO, Don Bureaux

    March 3, 2026

    The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Don Bureaux as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, March 2.

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  • Halifax Chamber Announces 2026 Halifax Business Awards Winners 

    January 24, 2026

    The Halifax Chamber of Commerce, presented by RBC, hosted the 26th Annual Halifax Business Awards at the Halifax Convention Centre on Thursday, January 23.

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  • 2026 Holiday Office Closure

    December 5, 2025

    Early Closings Extended Closure Chamber staff will be providing Certificate of Origin Services: Regular office hours will resume:Monday, January 5th, 2026, at 8:30 am. We wish you all a safe, healthy and peaceful holiday season.

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  • Request for Proposal –  For Auditing Services 

    November 20, 2025

    Fiscal Years January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030  Issued by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Return Date: Dec 15, 2025 by 5:00 pm  See Request for Proposal here. See Audited Statement here.

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  • Halifax Chamber Announces 2026 Halifax Business Award Finalists

    October 20, 2025

    The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce this year’s finalists for the 2025 Halifax Business Awards, presented by RBC, taking place on January 23rd, 2025.

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  • Press Release: Halifax Chamber of Commerce Appoints Don Bureaux as Next President and CEO

    September 9, 2025

    The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Bureaux as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • U.S. Tariffs Updates – March 3, 2025

    March 3, 2025

    It is widely expected that U.S. tariffs against Canada could come into effect in the coming two weeks. Although the President gave a series of seemingly contradictory answers on...

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  • Halifax Chamber Announces 2025 Halifax Business Awards Winners 

    January 24, 2025

    The Halifax Chamber of Commerce, presented by RBC, hosted the 26th Annual Halifax Business Awards at the Halifax Convention Centre on Thursday, January 23.

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  • Halifax Chamber Presents Third Round of Municipal Election Poll Results

    October 8, 2024

    The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present our third set of election poll results with residents of the municipality.

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