Gateway opens door to investment
This article by Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald echoes AIMS indepth research on the Atlantic Gateway, for success cooperation is essential.
Opportunity’s knocking at the Gateway
Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald sponsored an Atlantic Gateway seminar in Halifax and the message was consistent from most participants. As AIMS has highlighted in extensive research the opportunity is great, but now is the time for action.
Developing the Atlantic Gateway
AIMS author Mary Brooks is featured in this in-depth interview with the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council from the Halifax Daily News. She underlines the expansive opportunities that would arise from the port of Halifax becoming Canada’s Atlantic gateway.
North American ‘amero’ idea panned in N.B.
AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro weighs in on the North American common currency debate in this article from the front page of the Telegraph-Journal business section.
Is the time right for another NS container port?
The announcement of a new container port in Nova Scotia at Melford was greeted with enthusiasm in Guysborough County, however, it may be an idea before its time.
Why Afghanistan
AIMS security and defence policy intern Alex Wilner’s work on Canada’s role in Afghanistan is featured in this article from the Atlantic Business Magazine. Wilner’s op/ed, Three Reasons to be in Afghanistan, is referenced by the Honourable John C. Crosbie in his regular column.
Toward sustainable rural schools
In this article, AIMS Director of Education Policy Robert Laurie examines the plight of rural schools. The discussion often centres around keeping rural communities viable and not sacrificing children's education. He argues parents and community leaders have to be willing to take control of their school so they can respond in an efficient and timely manner.
Teacher: No magic equation behind Halifax math success
When the provincial government failed to release the school by school math exam results, AIMS did. The resulting Commentary, called "The numbers Don't Add Up" caused more than a little debate in the news media.
Energy bonanza comes with cautions
Ian Munro, AIMS Director of Research, points out that New Brunswick’s plans to supply the northeastern United States will be affected by factors such as the availability of transmission capacity. He notes that the risks involved in Crown corporations selling power ultimately rest on the shoulders of New Brunswick taxpayers.
Conference to tackle Atlantic development
This article from the Times and Transcript highlights an upcoming conference entitled Re-imagining the Atlantic Economy at which AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill will speak.