This article from the Telegraph Journal, calls upon the expert analysis of AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro to decipher some of the messages that can be taken from the 2007 New Brunswick budget. Munro indicates that raising personal income taxes works against the governments stated goal of population growth.
The Chronicle Herald called AIMS Acting President Charles Cirtwill to analyze the 2006 census results for Nova Scotia and provide direction to reverse the trend of stagnating population growth. Cirtwill pointed out that immigration alone will not be the solution because many immigrants leave the province for better opportunities, more effective services and lower taxes.
The Canadian Press turned to AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro to analyse the New Brunswick budget. Munro shed light on the negative impact proposed tax increases will have on New Brunswickers and the provincial economy.
This front page article from the Moncton Times and Transcript features comments from AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro on the New Brunswick provincial budget. Munro offers advice on how to ensure growth and get the province on the road to self sufficiency.
This front page Daily Gleaner article highlights advice to the New Brunswick government from AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro as it prepares to unveil its first budget.
This article from the Canadian Press focuses on comments from AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro. As the New Brunswick government prepares to unveil its first budget since being elected he offers some recommendations to ensure its success.
Over the years, AIMS has provided informed comment on provincial and federal budgets. The budget season of 2007 was no different, starting with New Brunswick, moving to Ottawa and then back to Atlantic Canada.
This Telegraph Journal article on the New Brunswick provincial budget features comments from AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro. He recommends the Graham government build on some of the positive elements of its predecessor.
An AIMS Commentary on population decline is cited in this story from the front page of the Moncton Times and Transcript. AIMS identified out-migration as a major challenge in the region with a large number of skilled professionals finding work outside of Atlantic Canada.
This article from the Telegraph Journal discusses amalgamation ideas recently brought forward for New Brunswick but AIMS Acting President Charles Cirtwill points out that it is not the best option.