Next Stop: Atlantica
This editorial from the Telegraph Journal discusses the validity of Atlantica and its role in promoting an Atlantic Gateway port for the city of Halifax. A study examining the Port of Halifax’s ability to capture increased shipping traffic and the resulting transportation infrastructure improvements for Atlantic Canada.
Try not thinking about Atlantica . . .
In this article from the Times and Transcript AIMS Senior Policy Analyst Stephen Kymlicka explains the economic realities moving Atlantica forward and how increased publicity of late serves to highlight the opportunities available to Atlantic Canadians.
Atlantica – Battle lines forming over new economic proposal for Atlantic region
This article discussing the potential impact of Atlantica on Newfoundland and Labrador appeared in the St. John’s Independent. Charles Cirtwill, AIMS Acting President explains that Atlantica is moving ahead and provides Newfoundland and Labrador with ample opportunities for economic development.
The Beacon, 28 February 2007
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Eimskip Changes Port Calls in Canada
Eimskip, the longest serving transport company to operate on the North Atlantic, has announced that it is now using the port of Halifax. The company refers to the port as "Canada's Atlantic Cargo Gateway" and believes it will have a role as a "major global cargo gateway".
N.B., N.S. rivalries frothing when it comes to fees in beer trade
A Canadian Press article covering the recent beer trade dispute between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia offers Premiers of both provinces some candid advice from AIMS Acting President Charles Cirtwill who says they should “Stop drinking beer and start selling it”.
Tories deny cuts to ACOA budget
News spread through the region that the federal government had cut ACOA spending. The news media turned to AIMS for comment.
Moving On Up – The transition from poverty to prosperity
AIMS tells Senate Committee to get out of the way, or at least not mess things up too badly.
Taking the Caller Off Hold
AIMS answered a call to provide comment on what's called the Order Varying Telecom Decision CRTC 2006-15
Taking the Caller off Hold
AIMS tells Commons Committee to move ahead with telecom deregulation and stop 'protecting' consumers from lower prices.