APCC appoints Atlantica Vice President
More proof that Atlantica is more than just a mere idea, the Atlantic Provinces Chamber of Commerce has appointed a full-time Vice President - Atlantica. Brent Sansom took over the role in July.
Diversity is key to energy future: minister
While the New Brunswick government makes claims to being the regional energy humb, AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill suggests the province needs to invest in infrastructure if it hopes to realize the opportunity.
Are unions in trouble?
In preparing its Labour Day special edition, the Telegraph-Journal asked AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill to provide comment on the current labour movement. In this opinion piece, Cirtwill explores the movement by labour unions away from collective bargaining and toward political activism.
Cost will be high
This letter to the editor demonstrates that AIMS has touched a nerve when describing weaknesses in Nova Scotia's Department of Education.
Stats: N.S. students still come cheaply
The latest report on education spending in Canada, shows Nova Scotia has one of the lowest per pupil spending rates in the country. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill points out such reports don't tell us anything about what's going on in the classroom.
Experts say loss of N.B. call centres highlights transient nature of industry
For over a decade Maritime governments have actively recruited call centres as a way to reduce unemployment. Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting president, points out the folly in assuming that such a transient industry would provide long-term employment.