Atlantic Canada needs more ‘co-opetition’
The region is in this together. Taking a page from AIMS, Port of Halifax CEO Karen Oldfield says that Moncton and Halifax need to co-operate to win in the competition for world markets.
Danny Chavez makes life harder on the Rock
Newfoundland and Labrador would see increased investment if provincial leaders worked to negotiate with business leaders rather than set inflexible terms. This article from the Globe and Mail features analysis from AIMS acting President on factors that discourage business from investing in the province.
Atlantica proponents look south for new chairman
Atlantica is gaining steam on both sides of border. The selection of American businessman Jonathan Daniels as chair of the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce confirms that growing interest. This article from the Globe and Mail, featuring comments from AIMS acting president, discusses some of the goals for Atlantica moving forward.
Employment rate in N.B. one of the strongest
New Brunswick’s strong economy is reflected in higher employment numbers says AIMS in this article from the Daily Gleaner. Jobs lost from businesses closing in certain sectors will be partially offset by growth in other sectors.
Vision Can Atlantica be more than just a trade bloc?
Atlantica can make a difference on social issues. AIMS focus on public policy for the region is reflected in comments by Elizabeth Beale, president and CEO of APEC.
Quebec set to pry lid off medicare
Sweeping changes to the health care system in Quebec, led by CHCCG signatory Claude Castonguay, could send a shockwave through provincial systems across the nation. Toronto Star columnist Chantal Hébert examines how a commission under Castonguay’s direction will have national impact.
Maritimers ‘giving up’ on federal government
Atlantic Canadians have indicated frustration with the federal government but AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill says they should not look to an equal number of Senators for each province as a solution.
Government bailouts not the answer for mills
Lower taxes and tax credits on capital investments are a better way to help stem the rising tide of mill closures in New Brunswick’s forestry sector. In this article from the Telegraph Journal, AIMS explains that government should also look to help workers transition to sustainable industries suffering labour shortages where their skills and experience would be readily employed.
Gov’t tries to make math scores add up
The Nova Scotia government is taking advice long offered in AIMS' work. This article from the Halifax Daily News explains that provincial math exams for grade three students will be centrally marked, results released at the school level and made available to the public. A measure AIMS has demanded for years.
E” for effort in education
New Brunswick issued its education policy and media from around the province knocked on AIMS' door for analysis. Even newspaper columnists were using AIMS' comments.