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Archives
2012
Crown Land Task Force Submission - On January 13, 2012 the Saint John Board of Trade made a submission to the Department of Natural Resources highlighting support for several recommendations made in the Report by the New Brunswick Crown Land Task Force. Submission
Porter Airlines - On January 12, 2012 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter in support of the Saint John Airport's efforts to attract Porter Airlines. Letter
Minimum Wage Op-Ed - On January 4, 2012 the Telegraph Journal published a joint op-ed submitted by the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the Saint John Board of Trade under the title 'Higher Wages would hinder job creation'. Op-Ed
2011
Provincial Pre-Budget Submission - On December 9, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade submitted a letter to the Honourable Blaine Higgs, Minister of Finance for the Province of New Brunswick outlining recommendations for consideration by the Minister during the 2012-2013 pre-budget consultations. Letter
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission application - On November 10, 2011the Saint John Board of Trade applied to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to act as an intervenor in the public hearing on December 1, 2011 on the renewal of the Power Reactor Operating Licence for the Point Lepreau Generating Station for five years. Application and submission
Municipal Plan Submission - On November 7, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade submitted a letter to Saint John Common Council providing feedback on the proposed new Municipal Plan for the City of Saint John. Letter
Municipal Pre-Budget Submission - On November 3, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade submitted a letter to Saint John Common Council outlining their recommendations for consideration by Council during the 2012 pre-budget deliberations. Letter
Primary Health Care Submission - On August 31, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to the Honourable Madeline Dube, Minister of Health outlining the Board's position on the Improving Access and Delivery of Primary Health Care Services in New Brunswick discussion paper. Submission
Trade & Convention Centre Support - On July 13, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to Mr. Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John, and the Honourable Trevor Holder, Minister of Tourism and Parks for New Brunswick in support of the proposed renovations to the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre. Letter
PlanSJ - On July 13, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade made a submission outlining the Board's position on the draft Municipal Plan presented at the "Up For Review" Open House on June 15, 2011. Submission
Provincial Forestry Support - On June 1, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to Honourable Bruce Northrup, Minister of Natural Resources in support of the Forestry sector in New Brunswick regarding mill wood allocations, timber objectives, and the Crown Lands Task Forces. Letter
Saint John Port Authority Draft Land Use Plan Submission - On May 24, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade submitted a letter to the Saint John Port Authority outlining the Board's position on the Port Authority's Draft Land Use Plan. Letter
192nd Annual General Meeting of the Saint John Board of Trade- On May 4, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade held its Annual General Meeting at the Delta Brunswick Hotel. John Warrington was sworn in as the Chair and gave his incoming Chair's speech. Full Speech
Provincal Energy Commission - On February 17, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade made a presentation to the Provincial Energy Commission. Presentation
Provincial Pre-Budget Submission - On January 14, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade made a submission to the Minister of Finance as part of the Provincial Pre-Budget Consultation Process. Submission
PlanSJ - On January 7, 2011 the Saint John Board of Trade made a submission outlining the Board's position on the New Direction for Growth presented at the PlanSJ Open House on December 8, 2010. Submission
2010
PlanSJ - On November 4, 2010 the Saint John Board of Trade made a submission to the PlanSJ Advisory Committee outlining the Board of Trade's position on the Proposed Options for Growth presented at the PlanSJ Open House on October 14. Submission
New Brunswick Energy Regulatory Framework Options for Improvement Submission - On July 23, 2010 the Saint John Board of Trade made a submission on the New Brunswick Energy Regulatory Framework Options for Improvement document released June 15, 2010 by the Department of Energy. Submission
Minimum Wage Letter - On June 25, 2010 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to the Executive Council of the Province of New Brunswick and to the Chair of the New Brunswick Minimum Wage Board outlining the Board of Trade's position on the increase in the provincial minimum wage. Letter
191st Annual General Meeting of the Saint John Board of Trade- On May 5, 2010 the Saint John Board of Trade held its Annual General Meeting at teh Delta Brunswick Hotel. J. Michael Murphy was sworn in as the Chair and gave his incoming Chair's speech. Full Speech
Kathryn Craig, Chair of the Saint John Board of Trade Speech to Rotary- On March 8, 2010, Kathryn Craig, Chair of the Saint John Board of Trade gave a speech to the members of Rotary at the Saint John Boys & Girls Club. Full Speech
Rail Freight Service Review Submission - On February 22, 2010 the Saint John Board of Trade made a submission to the New Brunswick Department of Transportation regarding the National Rail Freight Service Review. Submission
2009
Proposed Policy Resolution to Canadian Chamber of Commerce - During the 2009 Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting held in Victoria BC October 3-6, the Saint John Board of Trade presented a proposed policy resolution on the Improvement of Maternity and Parental Benefits under EI. The propsed policy resolution has been recommended to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to review in light of the Federal Government's possible legislation on EI. Proposed Policy
Letter to Common Council supporting the rezoning application for Long Wharf - On August 13, 2009 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to Saint John Common Council in support of the rezoning application for Irving Oil's proposed development of its international headquarters on Long Wharf. Full Letter
Letter to Senator Susan Collins - On July 31, 2009 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to Senator Susan Collins of Maine expressing appreciation for her support of a one-year pilot program regarding weight restrictions on Maine's Interstate Highways. Full Letter
Letter of support for Saint John Medical Society - On July 31, 2009 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to Dr. Mary Jarrett, President of the Saint John Medical Society voicing support for the points highlighted by the Medical Society at the Town Hall session held on July 16, 2009. Full Letter
190th Annual General Meeting of the Saint John Board of Trade - On May 6, 2009 the Saint John Board of Trade held its Annual General Meeting at the Delta Brunswick Hotel. See Kathryn Craig, the Incoming Chair's speech. Full speech
Letter to Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and Mr. Hubert Lacroix, President & CEO of CBC - On May 5, 2009 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to Minister Moore and Mr. Lacroix urging them to strongly reconsider the staff cuts to the CBC's Saint John station. Full Letter
Dr. Michael Barry, Chair of the Saint John Board of Trade Remarks to Saint John Rotary - On Monday, March 9, 2009 Dr. Michael Barry presented his remarks to the Saint John Rotary Club at the Boys and Girls Club. Full Speech
Provincial Pre-Budget Dialogue Session - On Friday, February 20, 2009 Imelda Gilman, President of the Saint John Board of Trade participated in the Provincial Pre-Budget Dialogue session held at the Delta Hotel in Fredericton. During the session Ms. Gilman gave a short presentation on behalf of Saint John's business community. Full presentation
Letter to Premier Graham and Minister Burke on the Importance of the Provincial Securities Regulator - On February 10, 2009 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to Premier Graham and Minister Burke, Justice and Consumer Affairs, urging them to keep the New Brunswick Securities Commission a provincial entity. Full Letter
Letter to Premier Graham and Gary Lawson, Chair of the Business Community Anti-Poverty Initiative (BCAPI) - On January 15, 2009 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to Premier Graham and Gary Lawson congratulating the Province and BCAPI for the hard work and dedication given to breaking the cycle of poverty in Saint John and New Brunswick. January 19th 2009 was Poverty Day and coincided with the first of a series of dialogue sessions which are part of the initiative Bringing the Pieces Together: Developing a Poverty Reduction Plan. Full Letter
2008
Letter to Premier Graham on Funding for NBCC - On December 9, 2008 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to Premier Graham regarding the funding for upgrading and expansion of the New Brunswick Community College in Saint John in the December 5, 2008 Closure of the Throne Speech Debate. Full Letter
Letter to Barry Ogden regarding expansion of UNBSJ athletics program - On November 10, 2008 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to Mr. Barry Ogden in support of the expansion of the athletics program at UNBSJ. Full Letter
Letter to Provincial Minister of Health, Honourable Michael Murphy - On October 31, 2008 the Saint John Board of Trade sent a letter to the Honourable Michael Murphy regarding the changes to the health care system in New Brunswick. Full Letter
2008 Federal Election Candidates Survey - The Saint John Board of Trade held a Federal Election Candidates Survey from September 26th to October 3rd. The Survey was sent to all candidates in the ridings of Saint John, Fundy Royal and New Brunswick Southwest. For a copy of the survey click here. Survey results include all responses received from candidates. For survey results click here.
Submission on Forest Product Industry in New Brunswick - On September 30, 2008 the Saint John Board of Trade submitted a letter in support of the Report of the Task Force on Investment Opportunities in the New Brunswick Forest Sector. Full Letter
Saint John Board of Trade's Presentation to the UNB Joint Nominating Committee for the Office of President - On Monday, September 22, 2008 Dr. Michael Barry presented the Board of Trade's suggestions on the requirements for a new President of UNB to the Joint Nominating Committee at Oland Hall on the UNBSJ campus. Full Presentation
Saint John Board of Trade's Presentation to the UNB Commission on Inter-Campus Relations, Funding and Governance - On Thursday, August 21, 2008 Dr. Michael Barry presented the Board of Trade's position to Dr. Tom Condon and Dr. James O'Sullivan, Co-chairs of the UNB Commission on Inter-Campus Relations, Funding and Governance. Full Presentation
Saint John Board of Trade's Presentation to Common Council Regarding the Sale of the Former Lantic Sugar Site - On August 11, 2008 Dr. Michael Barry, Chair of the Saint John Board of Trade presented in favour of the "Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd?" Full Presentation
Submission to Provincial Select Committee on Tax Review - On July 30, 2008 the Saint John Board of Trade submitted it's stance on the Discussion Paper on New Brunswick's Tax System released by the Provincial Government in June 2008. Letter to Select Committee
Submission to Citizenship and Immigration Canada - On July 25, 2008 the Saint John Board of Trade submitted a letter to the Director General of Citizenship and Immigration Canada on the importance of credential recognition of Temporary Foreign Workers. Letter to CIC
Inter-provincial Ferry Service in the Maritimes - On June 05, 2008 the Saint John Board of Trade adopted the following policy on Inter-provincial Ferry Service in the Maritimes, including the Saint John-Digby Ferry. See Policy
Presentation to the National Energy Board Hearings - On May 27, 2008 Imelda Gilman, President of the Saint John Board of Trade made a presentation to the National Energy Board in favour of Repsol's application for 25 year licence's to import natural gas in liquefied form (LNG) at the Canaport LNG Terminal and to export natural gas using the Emera Brunswick Pipeline. Full Presentation
189th Annual General Meeting of the Saint John Board of Trade - On May 6, 2008 the Saint John Board of Trade held it's Annual General Meeting at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre. See Dr. Michael Barry, the Incoming-Chair's speech. Full Speech
Nathalie Godbout, Chair of the Saint John Board of Trade Remarks to Saint John Rotary - On April 14, 2008 Nathalie Godbout presented her last speech as Chair of the Saint John Board of Trade to Saint John Rotary. Full Speech
Saint John Board of Trade - Key Priorities 2008 - the complete document may be viewed Complete report
2007
188th Annual General Meeting of the Saint John Board of Trade - On May 1, 2007 the Saint John Board of Trade held it's Annual General Meeting. See Nathalie Godbout's speech, the Incoming-Chair for 2007-2008. Full speech
Saint John Board of Trade - Key Priorities 2007 - the complete document may be viewed Complete report
Issues and Ideas for a Self-Sufficient New Brunswick - In February 2007 members of Enterprise Saint John, the Saint John Board of Trade and Atlantica Centre for Energy met with the Self-Sufficiency Task for to discuss opportunities for growth in Saint John and the impact this growth will have on the region and the province. See attached for the report
2006 & earlier
Presentation to National Energy Board Hearings, Saint John, NB - November 11, 2006 - Speaker Bob Manning, Chair - Saint John Board of Trade... Full presentation
187th Annual General Meeting of the Saint John Board of Trade - On May 3, 2006 the Saint John Board of Trade held it's Annual General Meeting. See Bob Manning's speech, the Incoming-Chair for 2006-2007. Full speech
The Saint John Board of Trade's Key Priorities & Issues - September 2006 - View complete report
Saint John Board of Trade’s position on Vision 2015 - The Saint John Board of Trade wrote a letter to Mayor Norman McFarlane on the Board’s position on Vision 2015. See attached to view the letter submitted November 17, 2005
Submission Regarding Hearings to Examine and Report on the Status of Sustainable Wood Supply from Crown Lands in New Brunswick. - Presentation to the Select Committee on Wood Supply, Saint John, NB - November 20, 2003 Complete submission
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