May 2009
Workers head east: Population Collapse in manufacturing means Ontario’s loss is New Brunswick’s gain
Recent data from Statistics Canada shows New Brunswick's population growth from immigration on the rise. AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill points out workers losing their jobs in central and western Canada are heading east because this is where there are new opportunities.
The Beacon – 19 May 2009
This edition highlights AIMS work over its first 15 years, and encourages readers to support the Institute with an annual donation.
Cut fat from civil service
In this front page story, AIMS Research Manager Bobby O'Keefe explains why the New Brunswick government would be wise to reduce the size of its civil service.
New Brunswick: Moving forward as Atlantica’s energy hub.
On May 14th the Energy Council of Canada hosted Energy Forum 2009 in Halifax. Among the speakers was Claire LePage, the Deputy Minister of Energy for the Province of New Brunswick. In this transcript of her speech she provides detail on energy projects within her province, but also its bold move to be THE energy hub for Atlantica.
In Defence of Liberty: Help is on the Way
Classical liberal author and political thinker Charles Murray explains how developments in the 21st century will reformulate the case for liberty.
Surviving and thriving in an irrational world
Commentary based on remarks to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association examines how local government can be made more relevant, accountable, and competitive.