AIMS // Atlantic Institute for Market Studies

This article from Mainebiz centres around the recent two-day event held in Maine for promote increased ties with Atlantic Canada.

AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill says he is in favour of a proposal new container terminal for Melfrod in Nova Scotia, but only it if is completely privately funded.

As eyes turned to Ottawa and the throne speech, many reporters sought out AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill for comment. In this article he explains what could be coming New Brunswick's way.

AIMS President and CEO is called on to comment on the federal throne speech.

Federal Minister Keith Ashfield is forced to defend Ottawa's Atlantic Gateway strategy after AIMS pointed out the plan should be truly regional and not just picking ways to spend money from four different provincial lists.

AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why the Atlantic region needs to work together rather than compete when looking at gateway opportunities.

AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains in this article what is holding up the Atlantic Gateway strategy. He says there isn't a vision and the region hasn't shown it can work together.

As the NB government considers tax free zones, this article points out that it is a policy considered in a recent AIMS study.

AIMS president and CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why the appointment of a new minister responsible for the Atlantic Gateway shouldn't affect progress on gateway projects.

In this news article, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill points out that people promoting the Atlantic Gateway need to put petty differences aside and start working together as one entity.

The province of New Brunswick is optimistic the bioscience industry can be developed throughout Atlantica.

New Brunswick's plan to nurture the bioscience industry makes news in Nova Scotia for its potential for Atlantica.

The Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance met in St. John's, Newfoundland with New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham looking beyond trade with the New England market.

A proposal for an energy policy think tank in the energy hub of Atlantica may be put on hold.

There's little doubt that wind energy companies in Atlantic Canada, are also starting to feel the pinch of this recession. However, within Atlantica there is a growing market for renewable energy, and the region is positioning itself to be ready when the economy turns around.

AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill says the federal announcement to develop an energy gateway is positive and New Brunswick shouldn't worry they are losing. He says New Brunswick still leads the way.

Irving Oil is considering a 1,500 megawatt electrical plant powered by wind and natural gas. The project would require a new transmission line that government officials envision as part of an international energy corridor connecting New Brunswick with the New England states.

Maine and New Brunswick are exploring the development of an international energy corridor between the Maritimes and New England. The proposal was announced as a joint project by the New Brunswick premier and the Maine governor. The project is in addition to the natural gas pipeline that now runs through Nova Scotia, New Brunswick into New England.

New Brunswick and Maine announce plans to co-operate on an energy corridor for Atlantica.

In this article requested CANCHAM magazine in Shanghai, AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley discusses the trading opportunities between Canada and China.