AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains that comparing the value of jobs is complex and could cost the New Brunswick government. He also notes that it is possible that the government could end-up short changing highly-skilled employees in the process.
This edition of The Beacon covers an extensive array of AIMS issues and includes media articles, Commentaries as well as events.
Attracting increased container traffic from ports in Asia requires facilities in Nova Scotia to overcome significant challenges and compete on a global scale. This article in the Chronicle Herald points to the opportunities for Atlantica ports.
Abdel Tawab Haggag of the Suez Canal Authority describes the economic potential for Atlantica ports to benefit from increased shipping traffic, proximity to markets and congested west coast ports. He also points out that the time to act is now as traffic will increase dramatically from Asian ports to North America by 2010.
Maine and New Brunswick appear to be on the same page with Atlantica. This article in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal provides details on significant initiatives both are following to improve infrastructure and increase cooperation.
This article from the Chronicle Herald discusses the upcoming Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce Atlantica conference, which organizers promise will bring all sides together to discuss the concept rationally.
Halifax isn't the only port for Atlantica. This article from the Chronicle Herald discusses plans for construction of a Greenfield container terminal near Canso, Nova Scotia by private sector company, Melford International Terminal Inc.
Pictou Academy in Nova Scotia credits AIMS and its annual high school report card for helping it develop a continuous evaluation and improvement process, as well as an innovative programme that allows high school students to obtain college credits.
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting president, had the perfect answer when asked by the National Post to explain why a seafood plant in Prince Edward Island had to bring immigrants in from Russia to fill vacant jobs; the labour shortage.
It's time for in-depth reform