The Port of Halifax is integral to Atlantica as the central port of call for post-Panamax ships with cargo destined for the midwest. After a number of setbacks early in 2008, there was a little good news with this story of a short term service to the Mediterranean and the return to the port of another container service.
This editorial by Kevin Cox in allnovascotia.com asks why we can't get teachers out of the classroom who aren't doing their job. It mirrors much of the arguements raised in AIMS' paper titled, "Getting the Fox out of the Schoolhouse".
While investors in Moncton talk about an inland port, AIMS executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill cautions that until container traffic increases, the business plan doesn't make much sense.
Trade policies are a hindrance to Atlantica's potential prosperity. Brent Sansom, vice president of Atlantica for the Atlantic Provinces Chamber of Commerce, stressed at a breakfast meeting in Newfoundland that the region has to position itself better to seize opportunities in global trade networks.
Boom or gloom scenarios for New Brunswick shed light on the importance of the energy sector to the Atlantica region.
Reporters called on AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill to make sense of a report on the economic future of Saint John.
AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro explains why government propping up failing business makes no economic or business sense.
Rising fuel costs pose major challenge to business in Atlantica since the region relies heavily on the trucking industry.
AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro explains why it is a bad idea for government to pump money into private business. He suggests if they have to spend the money, look at infrastructure.
This editorial in The Cape Breton Post uses statements by AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro to make its point about the need for accountability in government spending.