Unemployment in NB at record low
In this piece, AIMS Director of Research Ian Monro talks to CBC radio about the latest drop in New Brunswick’s unemployment figures.
The Canadian way: fairness
This Telegraph-Journal op/ed from Dean Girdis cites a recent AIMS report on the benefits and disadvantages of an LNG Terminal being installed in Washington County, Maine.
Beer bonds could pay for infrastructure
AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill was asked, in this Telegraph Journal article, to provide comment on New Brunswick’s initiatives to become self-sufficient.
Amalgamate small N.B. communities: task force
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.
A Tale of Two New Brunswicks
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.
ACOA numbers don’t add up: Prof
AIMS Director of Research, Ian Munro speaks on possible cuts to the ACOA budget in this Chronicle Herald article.
Saint John is key to regional trade
This op/ed from the Telegraph Journal, written by President and CEO of the Saint John Port Authority, Alwyn G. Soppitt discusses the Atlantic Gateway strategy and Saint John’s role.
Miller’s bid for GST slice hits high gear
This Globe and Mail article, featuring comments by AIMS Senior Fellow Patrick Luciani, discusses a recent proposal from Toronto Mayor David Miller that would see one of every six GST cents collected by the federal government transferred to cities.
Atlantica a ‘myth’ that will degrade environment, rob resources: report
The Canadian Press discusses Atlantica and the opportunities it would provide for the region in this article mentioning a recent controversial report.
Putting our port on the radar screen
In this article from the Chronicle Herald, Stephen Dempsey discusses the advantages of increased activity for the Port of Halifax. He explains that these benefits will come through cooperation and broad-ranging support for the Atlantic Gateway project.