Labour shortage looms large on national horizon: Ablonczy
To make her point of a looming labour shortage, Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Diane Ablonczy uses research by AIMS president Brian Lee Crowley.
Centre of Attention: The Liberals consider major tax reforms as the public has a say and others watch closely
AIMS executive vice president Charles Cirtwill explains that other jurisdictions are beginning to take notice of proposed tax reform in New Brunswick. Called ground-breaking by some, Cirtwill says if implemented the proposals will bring the province from last to first in terms of sound tax policy.
Amalgamation was a bad idea
This article in the Cape Breton Post takes a look at the AIMS Interim Municipal Report Card. It points out that the combined transfer payments from all other levels of government are highest in the three amalgamated municipalities.
Lost generation? Exodus of youth presents ‘scary’ challenge on aging East Coast
The Canadian Press turned to AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley for insight of Atlantic Canada's aging population. He calls the region, "The canary in the mine" for Canada's coming demographic shift.
Trade New Brunswick Companies Seek Opportunities in Growing American Region
The recent inaugural conference of the Southeastern United States -Canada Alliance, shows that the economic relationship linking the Atlantica region to those beyond is growing.
Carlyle-backed LNG Port Wins Permit in N.S.
New liquified natural gas terminal in Nova Scotia that would serve Canadian and US natural gas markets starting in 2011 demonstrates Atlantica's ability to attract international energy investments.
McKenna Calls For Regional Port Authority
Former Primier of New Brunswick Frank McKenna outlined several strategies that the Atlantica region should take to successfully seize opportunities in global markets and attract shipping through the Atlantic Gateway.
A Powerhouse in the Making
Comments by Frank McKenna stress that success in the Atlantica region will mean finding ways to transport more efficiently. The former New Brunswick Premier says that with the present state of affairs in the global shipping trade, the time has come for the ports along the East Coast to develop a joint strategy rather than going it alone.
Sailing Beyond Asia
Al Soppitt, President and CEO of Saint John Port Authority, outlined the port's role in linking North American markets with those in Latin America.
New Brunswick’s great idea
The tax reform outlined in New Brunswick's green paper has AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro singing its praises. In this op/ed that appeared in newspapers across the country, he calls it a bold move in public policy and one that raises the bar for all other jurisdictions. That is, of course, if the proposals are implemented.