Bioenergy N.B., N.S. need to catch up to Maine and Europe in using wood for energy
The closing meeting of the Atlantica Bioenergy Task Force in Orono, Maine, had a very clear message for industry - embrace bioenergy now or risk being left out.
Charles Cirtwill: Alternative Strategies for Post Secondary Education
This posting on The Clever Canuck blog explains that AIMS EXecutive Vice President Charles Cirtwill is on the right track when he talked about reforms within Canada's post-secondary education system.
Bioenergy Conference unites industry researchers and funding partners
A conference in Oromocto, Main is attracting attention from all over the region. This story in the Telegraph-Journal focuses on the story of one young entrepreneur.
East Coast transportation priorities focus of forum
Atlantica and transportation take centre stage at a meeting in New Brunswick which brings together stakeholders from all over the region.
Liberals to back away from tax reform?
As the global economic crisis deepens, New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham says his government may have to back away from significant tax reform. AIMS Executive Vice President says it is actually the government's tax reform programme that will help the province and to delay is wrong.
Grits should lock down salaries to help economy
New Brunswick's Speech from the Throne hints that the government's tax reform programme may be delayed because of the deepening global economic crisis. AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains that tax reform cannot wait, particularly in tough times.
Serious economic challenges may delay tax reform: N.B. premier
The New Brunswick government is hinting it will delay its tax reform initiative because of the global meltdown. Called for comment, AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley explained that the reform is needed. He says at the very least the government should begin phasing in the tax cuts.
A legacy for generation Z
This editorial in the Calgary Herald uses AIMS' work on non-renewable resource revenues to make its point. AIMS has repeatedly published material that tells Governments revenues from non-renewable resources (such as oil & gas) should not be squandered on day to day operations.
Christmas retail rush begins: Metro retail industry still booming despite uncertain economy
Christmas shopping may be keeping the stores full in Moncton, but AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro points out people may also be adjusting their spending given these troubled economic times.
Equalization: end the nightmare
The dream of equalization, of comparable services for all Canadians, has turned into the nightmare of entrenched disparity and dependence. In this op-ed, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains how equalization perpetuates the very inequities it is intended to diminish.