Ten years ago AIMS sounded the alarm over a pending labour shortage. At the time AIMS suggested that a change in immigration policy would help. It's an issue that has only grown in importance and one which a group of NB businessmen agree needs a solution. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill provides a few suggetions in this Telegraph-Journal article.
This special edition of The Beacon focuses on an AIMS Breakfast Briefing explaining the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) signed between British Columbia and Alberta.
AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro weighs in on the North American common currency debate in this article from the front page of the Telegraph-Journal business section.
AIMS author Mary Brooks is featured in this in-depth interview with the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council from the Halifax Daily News. She underlines the expansive opportunities that would arise from the port of Halifax becoming Canada’s Atlantic gateway.
Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald sponsored an Atlantic Gateway seminar in Halifax and the message was consistent from most participants. As AIMS has highlighted in extensive research the opportunity is great, but now is the time for action.
AIMS security and defence policy intern Alex Wilner’s work on Canada’s role in Afghanistan is featured in this article from the Atlantic Business Magazine. Wilner’s op/ed, Three Reasons to be in Afghanistan, is referenced by the Honourable John C. Crosbie in his regular column.
The announcement of a new container port in Nova Scotia at Melford was greeted with enthusiasm in Guysborough County, however, it may be an idea before its time.
In this article, AIMS Director of Education Policy Robert Laurie examines the plight of rural schools. The discussion often centres around keeping rural communities viable and not sacrificing children's education. He argues parents and community leaders have to be willing to take control of their school so they can respond in an efficient and timely manner.
AIMS paper shows trade barriers remain, despite NAFTA
AIMS Senior Policy Analyst Bobby O’Keefe is featured in this National Post article that covers the Commentary: The Numbers Don’t Add Up. O’Keefe points out that the province would better serve students if it marked provincial math exams centrally and reported the data at the school level.