Governance

Canadian community chambers and boards of trade are incorporated under what is called the Boards of Trade Act, which is administered by Industry Canada.

For chambers and boards of trade, it is advantageous to incorporate under the Boards of Trade Act to legally protect your chamber’s name and to ensure that no other organization using the term "chamber" or "board" can lawfully exist in your territory. In addition, individual members of your chamber are absolved of liability for the debts of your chamber, provided that annual returns are made in accordance with the provisions of the Boards of Trade Act.

For information about the New Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Bylaws, click here.

Please contact us at info@nbchamber.ca if you have any questions regarding the Boards of Trade Act.