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.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-05-28T00:00:00+00:00 May 28th, 2007|In the Media|
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.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-05-26T00:00:00+00:00 May 26th, 2007|In the Media|
AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill was called on to explain how New Brunswick could best reform its tax policy. In this article from the Telegraph Journal, Cirtwill explains that the province could eliminate corporate taxes as a means to encourage business growth and expansion.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-05-25T00:00:00+00:00 May 25th, 2007|In the Media|
CHCCG signatory Claude Castonguay has been named head of a Quebec task force with the mandate to define the role of the private sector to help reduce wait times and study potential changes required to the Canada Health Act.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-05-25T00:00:00+00:00 May 25th, 2007|In the Media|
CHCCG signatory Claude Castonguay is featured in this Canadian Press article. Mr. Castonguay was named as head of a Quebec task force with a mandate to "define the role the private sector can play to improve access and reduce wait times," and "study changes that might have to be made to the Canada Health Act."
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-05-25T00:00:00+00:00 May 25th, 2007|In the Media|
AIMS Senior Policy Analyst Bobby O`Keefe speaks out on Nova Scotia provincial math exam results in this article from the Halifax Daily News. O`Keefe is the author of a Commentary, The Numbers Don`t Add Up, that examines the provincial reporting of the results and measures for improving.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-05-25T00:00:00+00:00 May 25th, 2007|In the Media|
Consensus group signatory Claude Castonguay handed opportunity to once again redefine Quebec's health care system.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-05-23T00:00:00+00:00 May 23rd, 2007|In the Media|
AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains that comparing the value of jobs is complex and could cost the New Brunswick government. He also notes that it is possible that the government could end-up short changing highly-skilled employees in the process.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-05-23T00:00:00+00:00 May 23rd, 2007|In the Media|
This article discusses the potential for US areas of Atlantica to develop enhanced rail structures. It contends that improved connections would benefit economic development in the region and that current infrastructures are approaching saturation.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-05-22T00:00:00+00:00 May 22nd, 2007|In the Media|
Halifax isn't the only port for Atlantica. This article from the Chronicle Herald discusses plans for construction of a Greenfield container terminal near Canso, Nova Scotia by private sector company, Melford International Terminal Inc.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-05-22T00:00:00+00:00 May 22nd, 2007|In the Media|
This article from the Chronicle Herald discusses the upcoming Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce Atlantica conference, which organizers promise will bring all sides together to discuss the concept rationally.