Greetings from your CEO
July 2022
Dear Members,
It's always a pleasure to have the opportunity of staying in touch with our members and the greater business community through our E-News, breakfast mixers, and various events. As we are at the peak of our summer months, we especially want to thank you, our members for your continued support. As your rural Chamber of Commerce, our goal is to determine the ways in which we can best serve you as a member. If you are not a member and would like to communicate with us take a few minutes to fill out our RURAL CHAMBER SURVEY. We want to know what types of things you would like to see the Chamber offer.
The results from our Survey help us better tailor our programming and services to fit member needs. For completing the survey, your name will be entered to win a $50 Shell Gas Card!
The deadline to complete the survey is July 29, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. Have a wonderful summer!
Also if you want to submit any feedback on EI issues or on the adequacy of EI benefits and EI financing, please sent me an email and I can include it in our submission.
Sincerely Yours,
Tammy Rix
Chief Executive Officer
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Employment and Social Development Canada is continuing its work to modernize the Employment Insurance (EI) program. Phase 2, currently in progress, will look into the issues of the adequacy of EI benefits and EI financing to complement Phase 1 consultations on the broad theme of EI access.
Phase 2 will also take a deeper dive into some areas discussed in Phase 1 that require further focused examination, such as supports for the self-employed, workers in seasonal industries, and the Premium Reduction Program.
Phase 2 of the consultations opened on April 29, 2022, and will close to new input on July 29, 2022.
Business and business associations are encouraged to participate and provide their feedback by July 29, 2022. Please see the submission guide for information about providing feedback:
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Interested in traveling to Ireland? Eastern PEI & @Kensington & Area Chamber of Commerce have organized a Chamber Travel trip for anyone to take advantage of. Take advantage of this great opportunity to travel with a Chamber group and discover the sights and cities of Ireland. This is a private group tour, the cost is $2999 from Halifax on October 16-23, 2022. Deposits and booking details here.
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On May 25th, the PEI Partnership for Growth (PFG) held a press conference to release its 2021-2026 Economic Action Plan for Prince Edward Island. The planned development was led by the Partnership and developed with the feedback of more than 220 stakeholders, providing a roadmap to support the long-term vision and five-year goals of economic growth for Prince Edward Island.
This Action Plan is a first-of-its-kind alignment of the purpose and priorities of the business community across the province. The plan, supported by the provincial government, outlines an economic action plan that represents a broad consensus on what will be necessary to continue our strong pre-pandemic growth and build the Island's economic prosperity into the future.
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PODCAST
Interested in being a guest on our "BIZY IN THE STICKS" podcast? Share your entrepreneur story of business successes and failures to our communities to increase everyone's opportunity of success and knowledge.
Sharing your story will help them to realize that they aren't alone, that others have been in similar predicaments and made it out alive.
TRAINING
Looking for short training courses and a chance to upskill some of your staff. Give Kester a call and let us know how we can help your get started.
Contact Kester Nurse, Labour Market Resource at 902-726-9378 or email: Kester@westprincechamber.com
www.ruralpeilabourmarket.com
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Follow "BIZY IN THE STICKS" on Podbean to get notifications:
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Do you have news or important information you would like to share with other members? Chamber E-News goes out monthly!
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Contact: Rachel Liang
536 Main Street, O'Leary.
902-218-8636
Tuina Massage & Baguazhanh (Chinese Kongfu) Teaching.
They offer Tuina - a Chinese Therapeutic Massage, Cranio Sacral Therapy, and Chinese Martial Art classes with a focus on rehabilitation and strength training.
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Lingjie Liu’s Experience
Since 2012, Lingjie started to study Tuina Therapeutic Massage in China, United States and Canada. And he got a diploma of 1000 study hours of Tuina from Montreal Kungfu Research Center in 2021.
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Bagua Class
Chinese Martial Art- with a focus on rehabilitation and strength training.
www.baguahealth.com
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Contact: Wai Kee Chan
206 Maple Street
Tignish, PE
C0B 2B0
902-314-0916
If you're looking for a beautiful place to enjoy food and relax, please come visit us. We, Mermaid’s Kiss, are located inside the Tignish Heritage Inn. We offer coffee, sandwiches, wraps, sweets, and more. Hope to see you soon! Visit their Facebook Page or Website
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Skinners Pond Wind Energy Centre - Invenergy
Contact: Richard Deacon
Toronto, Ontario
416-901-9463
Renewable Energy Project Development
Project Background
Initially conceived in 2007 by a large local landowner group, the project will transform northern West Prince's famously energetic wind resource into renewable power. It will be located on approx. 5,000 acres of contiguous properties are owned by more than 85 Skinners Pond-area landowners.
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Contact: Serene ZHUO
536 Main Street - 2nd Floor
O'Leary, PE
647-446-1182
O'Leary Home Care Center is a small family business located upstairs at O'leary Pharmacy. They have all sorts of home and health care products such as mobility tools, bath safety, personal care, PPE, and much more. Hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Located on the 2nd floor of O'Leary Pharmachoice. |
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Check out their online store and arrange pickup or delivery options. www.olearyhhc.com
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Membership Resources & Programs |
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Did you know our Chamber signs Certificates of Origin for export? This is one of our many member benefits.
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Have you taken advantage of our B2B Program? The Business 2 Business Member Benefit Program offers discounted prices to chamber members only. Call or email today to be a B2B Business Sponsor.
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B2B Programs helps promote its members and the services they offer. Support & promote our local economy, stimulate new business through increased exposure and word of mouth referals. You can also create new business contacts and leads to customers.
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Thank you Business Sponsors!
Your chamber membership belongs to your business and all of your employees! Both you and your staff/colleagues can take advantage of the events, benefits, and the B2B Program.
Need another discount card contact us today!
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Inflation Support Payments
This week, over 90,000 Islanders will receive an inflationary support payment of up to $150 per qualified individual from the province. The province will begin to roll out this inflation support as early as July 5 for those enlisted in direct deposit with the CRA. Under the program, the support includes:
- A single person making roughly $70,000 per year or less will receive a payment of $150
- A single person making between $70,000 to $80,000 will receive a prorated amount based on the level of income
- Couples who earn $70,000 or less in combined income will receive $150 each
- Couples making from $70,000 to $100,000 in combined income will receive a prorated amount
COVD-19 Boosters
As of July 4, second COVID-19 boosters are available to those 12 and over. Previously, second boosters were available to those over the age of 60 and immunocompromised people.To book a booster, click here.
On June 30, Chief Public Health Office Dr. Heather Morrison announced remaining mask and isolation mandates have been extended until July 14, as new cases of COVID-19 on PEI are currently up 32% from the previous week. These extended mandates, which were originally set to expire at the end of June, include:
- 7 day isolation for positive cases of COVID-19, and 10 day isolation for those who are immunocompromised
- Masks required in high-risk settings, including long-term care, community care homes, and hospitals
Canada Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS)
On July 4, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced 4 appointments and a reappointment to the Canada Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors. The CCOHS aims to promote a safe and healthy work environment through training, education, and management systems.
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To see who was appointed, click here.
National Agricultural Labour Strategy
The Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food has launched consultations for input into a National Agricultural Labour Strategy, seeking to develop a sector-specific strategy to address labour shortages in farming and food processing. It’s looking for feedback by consulting employers, unions, workers, underrepresented groups, and other key stakeholders. Online consultation opened on June 27 and will close on September 28. To access the consultation portal, click here.
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