Factoring Ourselves Out
Labour, capital and technology - all are in short supply in Atlantic Canada as a result of public policies better suited to the late 20th century and not the early 21st.
NB’s incentive for students off base
The New Brunswick government is offering a $2,000 tuition credit for university students next year as a means of making post-secondary education more affordable. However, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill says the program won't really accomplish its goal.
A ray of hope for Atlantic Canada
Put away the tin cup! AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill applauds the new premier of New Brunswick in this op/ed that appeared in the National Post. He says more Atlantic Canadian premiers need to get the message that self-sufficiency should be the goal.
The Brick on the Scale
How Equalization weighs heavily on us all. Senate Standing Committee on National Finance turns to AIMS for insight and expertise.
Grano Series – Whither Europe?
The Grano Speaker Series for 2006-07
Powering the future: the price must be right
Energy experts agree the potential exists for NB Power to export to power-hungry states such as Massachusetts and Connecticut, however, there are also words of caution. AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill suggests that while the idea is a good one, NB Power may not be in the best position to act on it.