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About usOur teamWho we areThe Atlantic Economic Council is an independent, non-profit economic and policy research organization supported by our members and overseen by a board of directors. Table of contents> Our missionThe Atlantic Economic Council is the source for independent research, providing the insights and ideas that are vital to supporting a healthy, inclusive and sustainable Atlantic Canadian economy. > Our valuesIndependent
We are a non-government, non-partisan organization. We are supported by our members and overseen by a board of directors with representation from across Atlantic Canada. Regionally focused
We operate with Atlantic Canada in mind. The information and advice we provide relates to the people, communities, resources and opportunities in our region. Relevant
We tackle the issues of the day in a timely fashion. We stay on top of emerging trends and major event that affect our regional economy. Balanced
We consider all perspectives. We know that policy recommendations impact a number of people, organizations and sectors in many ways. We work collaboratively across many lines to bring a balanced approach. Solution-oriented
In addition to providing reliable and vital information, we bring ideas that are solutions to complex challenges and open the door to economic progress. > Our servicesThe Atlantic Economic Council provides the following for its members and the region:
> Our workWe release annual and activity reports so you can stay up to date on events, publications, research, and more! Use the dropdowns below to navigate to the reports and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. > Our team> Our board            > Our historyThe Atlantic Economic Council was founded as the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council in 1954 by members of the business community in the region interested in pooling their talents to explore the opportunities of greater economic co-operation. Born from the 1951 Blakeny Report which called on the provinces “to do less clamouring for (federal) government assistance” and do more to help themselves, the formation of the Council was driven by the Maritime Provinces Board of Trade.With the proclamation of our Charter in Ottawa in 1955, the organization was called to “discover the forces which should make for economic growth and stability” in the region and offer “recommendations concerning methods calculated to ensure its economic future.” Although the organizations mandate has been fine-tuned over the years, our current research and policy work affirms those founding principles. |
