Atlantica – Battle lines forming over new economic proposal for Atlantic region
This article discussing the potential impact of Atlantica on Newfoundland and Labrador appeared in the St. John’s Independent. Charles Cirtwill, AIMS Acting President explains that Atlantica is moving ahead and provides Newfoundland and Labrador with ample opportunities for economic development.
The Beacon, 28 February 2007
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Eimskip Changes Port Calls in Canada
Eimskip, the longest serving transport company to operate on the North Atlantic, has announced that it is now using the port of Halifax. The company refers to the port as "Canada's Atlantic Cargo Gateway" and believes it will have a role as a "major global cargo gateway".
N.B., N.S. rivalries frothing when it comes to fees in beer trade
A Canadian Press article covering the recent beer trade dispute between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia offers Premiers of both provinces some candid advice from AIMS Acting President Charles Cirtwill who says they should “Stop drinking beer and start selling it”.
Tories deny cuts to ACOA budget
News spread through the region that the federal government had cut ACOA spending. The news media turned to AIMS for comment.
Moving On Up – The transition from poverty to prosperity
AIMS tells Senate Committee to get out of the way, or at least not mess things up too badly.