This Telegraph-Journal article examines the potential economic spin-off of $414 million for road construction in New Brunswick. AIMS points out that while the construction itself won't create an economic boom, future growth will be difficult without such infrastructure.
This op/ed explains why governments should think carefully before making any dramatic increase to the minimum wage.
This story reviews the millions of dollars in spending announced by the federal government for New Brunswick, against the equalization battle brewing with Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador.
When the RBC Financial Group forecast steady growth for N.B. economy through 2008, the news media turned to AIMS for comment. The driving force will be energy, which AIMS explains generates more spin-off jobs than some other sectors.
Atlantic Canada is facing a labour shortage. That's driven the NB government to form a Population Growth Secretariat which will conduct a consultation tour. AIMS explains that while talk is good, action is better. It suggests starting by making it easier for immigrants to move to the province.
It's not just about ships. Atlantica infrastructure helps local firm access major markets.
Conference finds growth opportunities for synergies between Atlantica's ports, tourism and the cruise infrastructure.
Tax freedom day could be getting later and later in the year for New Brunswickers. In this article from the Telegraph Journal, AIMS points out that tax freedom day will likely be later next year in New Brunswick.
A debate between AIMS and an opponent of the Atlantica concept kicked on the Atlantica 2007 conference. Some suggest the debate actually showed that opponents agree with many points within the Atlantica concept.
The sale of NB Power could be a good thing for NB taxpayers. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill says such a sale would not interfere the province's plan for self-sfficiency. And AIMS author Gordon Weil explains that while the government may not be shopping the utility, an unsolicited offer may emerge.