NorthEast CanAm Connections:
The interim report of the CanAm Connections project was released in July of 2006. The next report is expected in the Spring of 2008.
Drug coverage policies a prescription for disaster
In his regular fortnightly column, Charles Cirtwill examines prescription drug policy in Canada's public health care system, and has a few suggestions.
Will highway deals spur economy?
This Telegraph-Journal article examines the potential economic spin-off of $414 million for road construction in New Brunswick. AIMS points out that while the construction itself won't create an economic boom, future growth will be difficult without such infrastructure.
Harper extols virtues of co-operating with the feds
This story reviews the millions of dollars in spending announced by the federal government for New Brunswick, against the equalization battle brewing with Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador.
Minimum Wage and The Laws
This op/ed explains why governments should think carefully before making any dramatic increase to the minimum wage.
N.B. seeks input on population growth
Atlantic Canada is facing a labour shortage. That's driven the NB government to form a Population Growth Secretariat which will conduct a consultation tour. AIMS explains that while talk is good, action is better. It suggests starting by making it easier for immigrants to move to the province.
Province well on its way to being energy hub, says RBC
When the RBC Financial Group forecast steady growth for N.B. economy through 2008, the news media turned to AIMS for comment. The driving force will be energy, which AIMS explains generates more spin-off jobs than some other sectors.
Heading for big leagues
It's not just about ships. Atlantica infrastructure helps local firm access major markets.
The Beacon, 21 June 2007
From hot topics like Equalization and Atlantica to insightful events on inter-provincial trade agreements, this issue of The Beacon covers all the ground necessary to get you up to speed on public policy research and debate.
Region’s ports need better infrastructure, symposium told
Conference finds growth opportunities for synergies between Atlantica's ports, tourism and the cruise infrastructure.