Capital City Chambers Host Interprovincial Trade Roundtable

St. John’s NL – On Thursday April 3rd, 2025, the Chambers of Commerce representing the four Atlantic capital cities hosted the first roundtable discussion on Atlantic interprovincial trade:

Halifax Chamber of Commerce
Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce
The Board of Trade (St. John’s)

The virtual roundtable discussion brought together members and staff from each of the Chambers, including industry associations from each of their respected provinces representing sectors such as construction, transportation and shipping, post secondary education and training, and alcohol.
The discussion focused on effectively accelerating recent provincial efforts to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers between the four Atlantic provinces. Consultation is the most effective step within this process, required to best:

- Identify existing barriers
- Emulate best practices
- Implement efficiencies

By working together, the chambers can identify areas of opportunity, support the process of harmonizing regulations, and enabling our region to improve productivity, competitiveness, and prosperity across Atlantic Canada.
List of Roundtable Attendees:

Nova Scotia:
• Halifax Chamber of Commerce
• Construction Association of Nova Scotia
• Wineries Nova Scotia
• Lighthouse Transportation Inc.
• Atlantic Economic Council

New Brunswick:
• Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
• Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB)
• Bella Hospitality Group
• AV Group NB
• Picaroons Brewing Company
• New Brunswick Community College

Prince Edward Island:
• Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce
• PEI BioAlliance
• PEI Construction Association
• Amalgamated Dairies Ltd.

Newfoundland & Labrador:
• The Board of Trade (St. John’s)
• Ocean Choice International
• PF Collins International Trade Solutions
• Newfoundland & Labrador Construction Association
• East Can Transport Services Ltd.
• Crosbie Group

About The Board of Trade
The Board of Trade is Newfoundland and Labrador’s business advocate. We are a community of more than 800 members, combining the collective power of industries, sectors, and diverse perspectives. Together, we’re developing a thriving business community throughout our province.

Media Contact:

Shanelle Clowe
Manager of Communications
The Board of Trade
sclowe@bot.nf.ca
709-325-1040