Atlantic Colleges Atlantique Joins the Atlantic Prosperity Charter: One Region, One Vision for Talent

Halifax, NS – [November 5, 2026] - Atlantic Canada’s ability to compete for talent depends on its ability to work together. The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) is pleased to welcome Atlantic Colleges Atlantique (ACA) to the Prosperity Charter, strengthening a growing regional commitment to a more competitive and prosperous Atlantic Canada.

Across the four Atlantic provinces, employers need skilled workers to grow and innovate, while colleges and universities play a vital role in preparing the next generation of talent. Bringing business, post-secondary education and regional partners together around shared priorities creates opportunities to better align workforce needs, develop skills and encourage more people to build their futures in Atlantic Canada.

ACA’s participation reinforces the importance of a coordinated regional approach. By working across provincial boundaries and sectors, Atlantic Canada can build on its collective strengths, respond more effectively to workforce challenges and position itself to compete for talent nationally and internationally.

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“If we are serious about building a more prosperous Atlantic Canada, we must start thinking and acting as one region. Welcoming ACA to the Prosperity Charter is an important step toward the vision outlined by the Atlantic Economic Panel. By bringing employers, universities and colleges together, we can strengthen our talent pipeline, create more opportunities for young people and position Atlantic Canada to win the competition for talent.” - Rhonda Tulk-Lane, President & CEO, Atlantic Chamber of Commerce.

"AAU is delighted to expand the Prosperity Charter alliance to include the five college members of Atlantic Colleges Atlantique. We look forward to working together with the colleges and the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce to generate more work integrated learning opportunities for students, giving them even more opportunities to live and work in Atlantic Canada after graduation. Our talent pipeline is stronger through collaboration." – Dr. Andrew Hakin, Chair, AAU, and President and Vice-Chancellor, St. Francis Xavier University. 

“Building a strong and sovereign Canada starts with developing the people and skills needed to turn our ambitions into reality. Across Atlantic Canada, our colleges train the skilled professionals essential to building, operating and maintaining the infrastructure, industries and major projects our country needs to thrive. Colleges also drive innovation through applied research and technology transfer, helping regional businesses adopt advanced technologies and remain competitive. By joining the Prosperity Charter, we are reinforcing our commitment to working together across Atlantic Canada to develop the talent, skills and innovation capacity needed to strengthen our economy and build a more resilient, prosperous and self-reliant Canada.” - Dr. Pierre Zundel, Chair, Atlantic Colleges Atlantique.

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About the Prosperity Charter

The Prosperity Charter brings organizations together around a shared vision for a stronger, more competitive and prosperous Atlantic Canada, encouraging collaboration across sectors and provincial boundaries to advance common priorities.

Media Contacts:

Patti Colson
Manager, Communications & Public Relations
Atlantic Chamber of Commerce

patti@atlanticchmaber.ca

Ava Czapalay, CEO

Association of Atlantic Universities

aczapalay@atlanticuniversities.ca | 902-425-4230

Byron James, Executive Director
Atlantic Colleges Atlantique
byronjamesnb@gmail.com

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