As the United States again debates the merits of publicly funded health care, AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley cautions not to repeat the mistakes of the Canadian health care system. His reamarks to an international conference on health reform in Washington, D.C. are highlighted in this blog posting.
New Brunswick's civil service is among the largest per capita in the country. AIMS Research Manager, Bobby O'Keefe explains how that statistic may indicate over-management.
New Brunswickers' high income earners are taxed at a higher rate than those in other Canadian provinces. AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill explains how this may be one of the factors delaying growth in the province's economy.
New Brunswick claims it is open for business as it looks for the private sector to take the lead on establishing wind power in the province.
In this article in Canadian Business, writer John Gray asks, based on the Tory budget, whether Prime Minister Stephen Harper has pulled the ultimate about-face. One of the opinion leaders he turned to was AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley.
As Nova Scotia and New Brunswick sign an agreement to allow for free movement of goods and services, AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill cautions as it makes it difficult to then promote national agreements.
A report prepared by Zander Evans was featured in the Biomass Magazine. It examines how biomass in the Atlantica region can meet the energy needs of the area and still leave forests healthier.
With the arrival of President Obama to Canada on February 19 there has been much debate on an "upgrade" to the NAFTA agreement. This report, published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, examines trade between the nations.
The community of Tabusintac in New Brunswick is lobbying for a new community-based school they want to build. Some say such projects are ill-advised, but AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill explains how these community-based schools can really benefit small communities.
With the economic downturn universities could see a rise in enrolment especially in the male population. AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill cautions that this may be giving people false hope for the future.