A sketch of Maritime economic history
In this 1999 column in the Chronicle Herald, Fred McMahon writes "Many historians claim Confederation's trade barriers devastated the Maritime economy, and there's some truth in that. Yet, the Maritimes' great prosperity and worldwide trading links were almost certainly destined for ruin anyway, as was Halifax's status as a world-class trading centre."
Time to exorcise all the old devils
Don Cayo looks at electoral fortunes in Atlantic Canada.
Edward Cornwallis’ troubled history
Fred McMahon examines the controversy around a public ceremony featuring an actor playing Col. Edward Cornwallis over the objections of aboriginal leaders.
Budget tricks in Nova Scotia
Prior to the 1999 Nova Scotia election, AIMS Senior Policy Analyst writes, "Regardless of Nova Scotians' views on deficit spending, voters in the upcoming election in this province should be outraged about the tricks Russell MacLellan's government has played with the budgeting process over the 14 months since it was elected."
Book review: A unionist’s plea for banks and business
Fred McMahon reviews PAPER BOOM: WHY REAL PROSPERITY REQUIRES A NEW APPROACH TO CANADA'S ECONOMY By Jim Stanford of The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives