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Diesel Prices Prompt Senators to Try to Help Truckers

Much of the trade carried through the Atlantica region goes by truck. In addition to the threat posed by high fuel prices on this industry, there are restrictions forcing trucks carrying more than 80 000 pounds off interstate highways onto smaller roads. Two Maine Senators have proposed a pilot programme that would allow truckers to use federal highways to cut costs when fuel prices are abnormally high. If permitted, these changes could have a much wider impact on the Atlantica region since it would serve to reduce the high costs of land transportation linking the Atlantica region with hinterland markets making the transportation gateway more attractive.

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| May 28th, 2008|In the Media|Comments Off

Saving Atlantica and the Atlantic Gateway from the Politicians

AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley writes that an undignified scramble for "free government money" threatens the strategy.

By Brian Lee Crowley| May 28th, 2008|Op-ed|Comments Off

Business Execs Convinced Time is Right for Atlantica

Businesses on both sides of the border have experienced problems as security concerns have caused the US/Canada border to thicken. The Atlantic Provinces Chamber of Commerce meeting in Stanley Bridge over the weekend stressed, however, the importance to businesses in the Atlantica region of finding ways to balance security issues with trade flows.

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| May 27th, 2008|In the Media|Comments Off

Making the World Safe for Canada

Canada’s failed state policy is dangerously outdated. AIMS Security and Defence Policy Fellow Alex Wilner weighs in on how Ottawa might better protect Canadians.

By Alex Wilner| May 27th, 2008|Policy Papers|Comments Off

Students’ Solutions Aims to Solve State’s Brain Drain

One of the many trends that states and provinces in the Atlantica region share in common is the exodus of its young people who leave seeking opportunities elsewhere; taking their skills with them. New initiatives are currently underway in New Hampshire that target making the state more attractive to retain its young.

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| May 23rd, 2008|In the Media|Comments Off

New Hampshire and Quebec Push Business Cooperation

A recent meeting between the Quebec and New Hampshire Chambers of Commerce stressed the common North-South ties that bind these regions together in spite of a political border.

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| May 23rd, 2008|In the Media|Comments Off

The Beacon – 22 May 2008

In this edition of The Beacon, AIMS releases the first step in its new Municipal Report Card project.

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| May 22nd, 2008|Newsletters|Comments Off

AIMS report showing Sackville residents have highest tax burden in N.B.

This report in the Sackville Tribune Post explains why Sackville residents appear to have the highest municipal tax burden in New Brunswick.

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| May 21st, 2008|In the Media|Comments Off

Higher sales tax a tough sell with voters, say proponents

Former Liberal New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna is talking a familiar line for AIMS. In a speech to a Halifax audience, McKenna called for major tax reform including cuts to personal and corporate income taxes, while increasing sales tax. AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill says it's the only way for the region to remain competitive.

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| May 21st, 2008|In the Media|Comments Off

Natural Gas Distributor Reveals Expansion Plans

More natural gas from offshore Nova Scotia may soon be headed to the Northeastern United States. Maritimes and Northeast Pipelines have announced plans to increase its pipeline capacity to move natural gas from the Deep Panuke project to market in the U.S.

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| May 16th, 2008|In the Media|Comments Off

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