Policies

Our economy is going through a transitional phase and businesses are adjusting to new economic realities. Our members are facing a variety of challenges from increasing inflation and labour shortages, to supply chain disruptions and rising interest rates. Despite this, there have been actions, ideas, and outcomes that have resulted in positive change for the…

The Municipal Pre-Budget Submission this year is broader than just a submission on the budget and also submits ideas or recommendations to find innovative, relatively low-cost solutions that will help to support businesses and people through enhanced communication, new programs, lower taxes, and greater inclusivity. The recommendations are aimed at minimizing the impact to the…

The Halifax Chamber has developed an Election Guide with a quick overview of issues the Chamber is focused on and questions for the candidates in your riding

This pre-budget submission underscores the importance of mitigating impact successive property tax increases on our residents and businesses. We acknowledge burden that HRM is facing to accommodate record growth in population, however municipality must also recognize strain it placing homeowners businesses deal with growing pains. Addressing this issue essential ensure affordability prevent financial hardship among…

In February the Nova Scotia provincial government released their budget for 2024/25. Prior to the annual budget release, the Halifax Chamber’s Policy Team submits a Pre-Budget Submission which includes several key recommendations to the Provincial Government that we believe will enhance the economic prosperity of our members and region. The recommendations are derived from hours…

The following submission is a significant departure for the Halifax Chamber in form and content. The overall goal remains to make informed recommendations to the provincial government of key priorities that should be incorporated in to the upcoming 2024-25 Nova Scotia Provincial Budget. The recommendations are targeted to not only support the business community but…

Wondering what are the top issues in the upcoming election? The Chamber’s Policy team has put together an election guide outlining some of our top concerns, as well as some questions that you can ask potential candidates.

This pre-budget submission is designed to address key community and economic development challenges by creating an environment where both businesses and their employees can thrive. While there are numerous recommendations that can help address the issues mentioned under our key Advocacy Pillars, we have carefully selected our top priorities for this year's budget to ensure…

This pre-budget submission is designed to address key community and economic development challenges by creating an environment where both businesses and their employees can thrive.  By advocating for targeted recommendations to address affordability, labour, and infrastructure needs, we aim to create a stronger, more resilient Nova Scotia where business and talent can invest long-term.  While…

This submission outlines key recommendations from the Halifax business community to inform HRM Regional Council on their upcoming 2026‑27 budget.

outlines key recommendations from the business and community sectors to inform the Nova Scotia government’s upcoming 2026‑27 budget.

A summary of the key recommendations from the business and community sectors to inform the Nova Scotia government’s upcoming 2026‑27 budget.