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.
Mexico a Potential Market for Maritime Lumber Products
A Mexican delegation's attendance at the Maritime Lumber Bureau's annual convention in Halifax highlights links between the Atlantica region and markets further south in North America.
AIMS: Information gaps in many N.S. municipalities
AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro speaks with the Chronicle Herald about the release of the Interim Municipal Report Card for Nova Scotia. Munro emphasizes that the goal of the Interim Report Card is to highlight the knowledge gaps.
Measuring Up . . or Not
In the next step in AIMS' Municipal Report Card project, "Measuring Up . . . or Not" is an interim report for Nova Scotia municipalities. It provides information on how municipalities spend our tax dollars, and invites Nova Scotians to comment. The final report with grades and ranks will be published later this year.
Value for Money?
Does Anyone Know?
Billion-dollar Potash Investment in Sussex
A lot of talk about Atlantica focuses on imports from other markets around the world flowing into North America through its gateway. A large investment in NB's potash industry, however, has its eye on using the region's ports to target foreign export markets, such as Brazil.