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Universities must take business approach to forge ahead

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2006-11-18T00:00:00+00:00 November 18th, 2006|In the Media|

Although a large number of people continue to obtain a post-secondary education, many post-secondary institutions are grappling with the challenge of a declining population, the reality of a changing learning environment and an economy that is demanding a different type of worker. In this article in Fredericton's Daily Gleaner, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill talked to reporter Mark Taylor about post-secondary institutions and where he thinks post-secondary education is headed.

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Premier prepared to play cash card to attract business

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2006-11-17T00:00:00+00:00 November 17th, 2006|In the Media|

NB Premier Shawn Graham says 'there are a number of tools and instruments that we can use to provide financial assistance' to businesses that want to establish operations in New Brunswick. However, as AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill suggests playing the cash card isn't always a good thing.

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Think-tank gets access to grades, attendance rates in compromise

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2006-11-15T00:00:00+00:00 November 15th, 2006|In the Media|

After battling it through the Freedom of Information commissioner and the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, AIMS agreed to a compromise to obtain partial historical records about student performance in schools under the Halifax Regional School Board. This story in the Chronicle-Herald explains that it's only considered a partial victory.

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Stay East, Young Entrepreneur?

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2006-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 November 14th, 2006|In the Media|

In this Op/Ed that appeared in The Charlottetown Guardian, AIMS incoming Director of Research Ian Munro suggests Ireland and Prince Edward Island have much in common. He says when addressing the question of encouraging young entrepreneurs to stay on the Island, the government should look to the Celtic tiger.

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How to avoid empty classrooms

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2006-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 November 10th, 2006|In the Media|

Universities must prepare for a future with fewer students was the p

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Crowley to advise Tories on economics

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2006-11-08T00:00:00+00:00 November 8th, 2006|In the Media|

AIMS founding president Brian Lee Crowley's appointment as Clifford Clark Visiting economist doesn't sit well with some politicians on Parliament Hill.

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Edmonton Public Schools official sparks ideas on how to improve education system

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2006-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 November 3rd, 2006|In the Media|

The headline said it all - "Local education officials say McBeath has given them valuable ideas to try to implement in area schools." Read more about Angus McBeath's visit to Fredericton, New Brunswick.

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Atlantica concept slowly gaining momentum

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2006-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 November 3rd, 2006|In the Media|

The Atlantica concept is more than just an idea, this article in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal explains the idea is gaining support and action.

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Brian Lee Crowley speaks out on the insanity of disincentives in a short-staffed environment

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2006-11-02T00:00:00+00:00 November 2nd, 2006|In the Media|

When Atlantic Business Magazine launched an on-line discussion forum, it asked AIMS president Brian Lee Crowley to be the first expert. Editor Dawn Chafe said Crowley's ability to generate discussion on important issue seemed the natural choice to launch this open forum on public policy.

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Voters approve Panama Canal Expansion

By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2006-10-22T00:00:00+00:00 October 22nd, 2006|In the Media|

The Panama Canal is getting ready for the mega-ships. Voters in a Panama referendum supported a plan to modernize the Canal over the next ten years so it can handle the new post-Panamax container ships. One of the advantages of Atlantica is the ability of the Port of Halifax to handle the mega-ships that can not now use the Panama Canal on a voyage from Asia to the Northeast cost of North America.

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