Atlantica faces a race against time, says expert
The Atlantica 2007 Conference hosted by the Atlantic Provinces Chambes of Commerce once again put the Atlantica concept on the front pages. The article in the Telegraph Journal explains that trade globalization is moving quickly and there's not a lot of time to catch up.
There are strong benefits in common educational standards
A previous op/ed by AIMS Director of Education Policy, Robert Laurie, says provincial testing is necessary to accurately assess what children are actually learning and provide the best education for them. His comments in The Guardian prompted this letter to the editor.
New deal for equalization will cost us, analyst says
Equalization is about ensuring Canadians across the country receive comparable public services. This front-page article from the Daily Gleaner highlights what AIMS research repeatedly points out - the cost of providing services should be reflected in equalization.
Demographics threaten Atlantic Canada
AIMS cutting edge research on demographic trends and implications of the Atlantic Canadian labour shortage is featured in this Globe and Mail article. AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro points out that as the workforce shrinks the region will struggle to have an adequate tax base to provide the necessary public services.
Case made at Halifax trade bloc conference for improved regional transportation links
In the midst of the 2007 Atlantica conference, journalist David Shipley of the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal stay focused on the concept and not the controversy. This story explains the transportation needs of the region.
Trade barriers like sour grapes to tourism industry
Once again we do it to ourselves. This article in the Halifax Daily News explains how inter-provincial trade rules restrict growth of local business.