Atlantica's success as a transportation hub between North American and global markets depends heavily on the state of infrastructure, both inside and outside the region. Key pieces of Canada's infrastructure are in need of repair at the same time as new investments need to be made.
This story, posted on an education weblog, explains how AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill sees the future of post-second education. You can get pretty well any degree, from anywhere.
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS Executive Vice President, describes a new "bits & bytes" alternative to traditional university education in his presentation to the "What's Next?" policy forum held in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The future of Higher Education is online. Charles Cirtwill, AIMS Executive Vice President, told participants at the What's Next? policy forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Cirtwill identified Mount Saint Vincent University as the local market leader in distance education allowing access to post secondary education to those that cannot participate in the traditional classroom model.
The amalgamation of three ports on the west coast draws attention to an important lesson for ports in Atlantica and what they need to do to become competitive.
Attention to the rail system and how it fits into the overall set of links in transportation networks has an impact on the ability of ports to attract trade through Atlantica.
AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley warns Canadians of the pending country-wide labour shortage at the 50th Annual General Meeting for the Association of Canadian Port Authorities. Crowley proposes cut backs to the public sector, encouraging the unemployed back into the labour force and implementing incentives for delaying retirement.
AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley argues that funding for ports in the region should focus on growth from the Port of Halifax. Increasing shipping to Halifax would be good for Atlantic Canada through spin-offs and better export opportunities for manufacturers.
During a speech in Atlanta, Georgia, Canada's Industry Minister Jim Printice called for freer trade in the Western Hemisphere. He says both the US and Canada risk being left out if trade logistics and border infrastructure is not made a priority. His comments have a familiar ring for those interested in the potential of Atlantica.
As the Atlantica region looks well positioned to take advantage of further increases in trade betwene North America and global markets, this news story reviews strategies that seek to make the most of what these opportunities have to offer.