The Beacon, April 29, 2005
In this edition of the Beacon, learn more about The Celtic Tiger Dinner, AIMS 10th anniversary celebrations in New Brunswick. Read AIMS' analysis of the provincial budgets for the four Atlantic provinces. Consider AIMS president Brian Lee Crowley's thoughts on the region's reputation within the oil and gas industry. And take to the road as AIMS brings its Atlantica concept to Maine, and its Equalization expertise to Saskatchewan.
Budgets Atlantic Canadian Style
Early in 2005, AIMS published a paper entitled "Could Do Better" which assessed provincial finances in Atlantic Canada. The paper concluded that in the 2004/05 fiscal year governments in the region didn’t do a very good job of balancing voter demands, while promoting an economic environment to attract skilled labour and business capital. AIMS studied the budgets of the 2005/06 fiscal year and concluded the region's governments are still failing to implement a formula for economic growth.
AIMS at the table for landmark trade corridor meeting.
AIMS' Atlantica concept part of roundtable discussion.
Nova Scotia Budget:
The good news will be short-lived.
AIMS Atlantica concept at landmark trade corridor roundtable.
AIMS was at the table on April 25th for a landmark roundtable meeting of trade experts from across the country to discuss trade corridors. The by-invitation-only event was chaired by House Leader Tony Valeri.
La réputation a son importance. AIMS dans La Presse sur l’avenir du ‘offshore’.
Le problème qui survient lorsque votre réputation se gâte, c'est qu'une fois que les gens ont découvert qu'ils ne peuvent pas se fier à votre parole, lorsqu'ils se sont rendu compte que vous seul comptez à vos propres yeux et que vous n'accordez jamais d'importance aux autres, ils cessent de s'intéresser à vous. Et puis, même si vous vous amendez, il faut beaucoup de temps pour que quelqu'un s'en aperçoive. À l'heure actuelle, deux provinces canadiennes illustrent combien le climat d'investissement peut se détériorer rapidement et combien il faut de temps pour s'en remettre.
Equalization: The Help that Hurts
The very program established to help the poorer provinces in Confederation is actually doing the opposite. In this speech to a luncheon crowd in Winnipeg, Manitoba, AIMS president Brian Lee Crowley explains that equalization is actually keeping the recipient provinces from making their own way in the world.
Reputation Lost
In a commentary in the Chronicle-Herald and the Times-Transcript, AIMS president Brian Lee Crowley takes a look at how Atlantic Canada has spoiled its reputation within the oil and gas industry. And it's going to take a long time to rebuild it.
Invasion of the Mega Vessels
Preparing for the new reality of the post-panamax world. This article in "Traffic World" provides insight of why ports along the Atlantic Seaboard are in a position to benefit from the emerging trends in major shipping routes.
Business to Business Showcase at The Samoset Resort in Maine
Keynote address by AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley features AIMS' Atlantica concept