Pay equity at centre of debate: Manufacturers and exporters say implementing legislation complicated, suggest alternative plans
In this news story, AIMS executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains that delivering pay equity for the public service, let alone mandating it for the private sector is a costly, economy hobbling and ultimately unlikely to succeed. It is an idea that will create more inequality than it eliminates while raising costs and killing jobs. Certainly if two people are filling the same job, taking the same leave, receiving the same benefits and bringing the same skills and experience to work they should be paid the same. If one is being paid more then the other, and the only basis for that differential is sex, then we have a problem.
N.B. to back harness racing industry: In wake of education cuts, lobster industry woes, Tories question province’s priorities
When the New Brunswick government announced annual funding to the harness racing industry, reporters turned to AIMS for comment on whether it was the wise use of taxpayers' dollars.
A new way to help the jobless: Create a temporary program for those hurt during an economic crisis
In this op-ed published in The Globe and Mail, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill provides a blueprint for fixing EI and helping those who've lost their jobs in this economic crisis.
The Beacon – 26 May 2009
From liberty to manias to municipalities, there's a little bit of something for everyone in this Beacon.
The Semiotics of the Credit Crunch and the Next Bubble
Or the year from hell - and what year is this? - AIMS Fellow in Financial Markets examines past economic 'bubbles' and warns of a Stimulus Bubble.
AIMS report could be refined
In this column in the Times & Transcript, author David Gingras makes suggestions on how to improve the AIMS Municipal Performance Report, and concludes the report can be a valuable tool for local governments and taxpayers.
Workers head east: Population Collapse in manufacturing means Ontario’s loss is New Brunswick’s gain
Recent data from Statistics Canada shows New Brunswick's population growth from immigration on the rise. AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill points out workers losing their jobs in central and western Canada are heading east because this is where there are new opportunities.
The Beacon – 19 May 2009
This edition highlights AIMS work over its first 15 years, and encourages readers to support the Institute with an annual donation.
Cut fat from civil service
In this front page story, AIMS Research Manager Bobby O'Keefe explains why the New Brunswick government would be wise to reduce the size of its civil service.
New Brunswick: Moving forward as Atlantica’s energy hub.
On May 14th the Energy Council of Canada hosted Energy Forum 2009 in Halifax. Among the speakers was Claire LePage, the Deputy Minister of Energy for the Province of New Brunswick. In this transcript of her speech she provides detail on energy projects within her province, but also its bold move to be THE energy hub for Atlantica.