The Beacon – 31 March 2009
From taxes to health care to the recession to the Great Depression, there's a little history, a little reflection and a little wishful thinking in this edition of The Beacon.
Great Myths of the Great Depression
In this 15 minute video, Dr. Lawrence Reed, President of the Foundation for Economic Education, discusses the myths surrounding the Great Depression.
Upping the ante to attract workers
The beginning of the labour shortage has started as New Brunswick travels to Toronto to recruit workers back to the province. AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains this is the reality of a demographic shift.
Irving Oil to explore possibility of building 1,500 megawatt power plant (Irving-Power-Plant)
Irving Oil is considering a 1,500 megawatt electrical plant powered by wind and natural gas. The project would require a new transmission line that government officials envision as part of an international energy corridor connecting New Brunswick with the New England states.
New Brunswick and Maine support international energy corridor
New Brunswick and Maine announce plans to co-operate on an energy corridor for Atlantica.
N.B., Maine pitch international renewable energy corridor
Maine and New Brunswick are exploring the development of an international energy corridor between the Maritimes and New England. The proposal was announced as a joint project by the New Brunswick premier and the Maine governor. The project is in addition to the natural gas pipeline that now runs through Nova Scotia, New Brunswick into New England.
What’s Wrong with Canada’s Healthcare System?
AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley was one of the international experts gathered to discuss publicly funded health care at the Lessons from Abroad" conference hosted by the Galen Institute and International Policy Network in Washington. His presentation prompted this blog entry in MedPage Today.
Another way to do business
New Brunswick business development agency should look to Nova Scotia's agency for inspiration. AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill says government departments tend to go for short-term quick hit responses to business needs that often don't result in long-term sustainable economic development. However, an arms-length agency, like the one in Nova Scotia, does a better job because it's modeled after a company's business plan.
The Emergence of Cross-Border Regions between Canada and the United States
This report by the Policy Research Initiative takes a look at the emergence of cross-border regions between Canada and the United States.
Forecast for Ottawa and Beijing: Light Frost
In this article requested CANCHAM magazine in Shanghai, AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley discusses the trading opportunities between Canada and China.