Government bails out pensions
In this front page story, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill points out that any plan by the New Brunswick government to bail out a private pension fund for nursing home workers sets a bad precedent.
Big changes in store for some administrators in health authorities shake-up
New Brunswick has announced it is replacing its eight health care authorities with two. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill welcomes the move as the new structure provides better ccountability and transparency.
The Beacon, 13 March 2008
Welcome AIMS's newest Senior Fellow, David MacKinnon, and learn what he has to say about killing the Golden Goose through equalization. Population change, equalization and property tax are just some of the topics in this edition.
Surging oil costs could mean drastic spikes in food prices for Maritimers
Looking on the positive side - the rising cost of oil may help transload facilities in Atlantic Canada. AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro explains the reasoning in this artcile in an online transportation publication.
Food cost warning issued as oil prices keep rising
While the trucking association says Atlantic Canadians should get ready to pay a lot more for everything because of high fuel costs, AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro points out rising oil prices may provide another opportunity. He says it could prompt more transload facilities in the region.
Proponent of Atlantica urges business to make it happen
One of the strongest voices for Atlantica says it's time for business to take action. In an address to the Moncton Rotary Club, Neville Gilfoy said everything is in place for success, it's up to business to make it happen.