Throne Speech Shows Higgs Government ‘Getting It’ On Key Business Growth Issues
Nov 20, 2019
by Krista Ross
Newly installed New Brunswick Lieutenant-Governor Brenda Murphy delivered the 2019-2020 Higgs Government throne speech earlier this week. The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce listened carefully to the speech and was pleased to hear strong alignment with our own priority areas for economic growth reflected in the speech. It sent a message to both the domestic and international business community that NB is taking business concerns seriously and acting on them.
The chamber’s key policy areas are:
- Developing a competitive business environment, including a modern tax system, red tape reduction, and reduced provincial debt.
- Workforce development and immigration.
- Natural resource development.
Of course, the government can’t put everything into the throne speech, but an area that we encourage increased focus on and would like to see the government taking a leading role in leveraging our position as a hub for technology, cybersecurity, innovation, and startups. The success that New Brunswick and specifically Fredericton have had in these areas in the past decade presents an obvious opportunity for future growth and it is well worth investing the time, money, and effort required to continue down this road.
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https://huddle.today/throne-speech-shows-higgs-government-getting-it-on-key-business-growth-issues/