As Ottawa prepares to announce funding for the Atlantic Gateway, there is some concerns being expressed. AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill notes that a successful Atlantic Gateway will result from good marketing and key infrastructure improvements, not from politically motivated pork-barrel spending.
This paper by Carleton University and UPEI economics professor Robin Neill takes a look back at Atlantica and points out that it is anything but a new concept. He suggests that the region's history should guide policy, and government should step aside. He says government could act as facilitator by providing the infrastructure to allow Atlantica to thrive.
The Bangor-Saint John Trade & Growth Corridor represents a vital link in the emerging Atlantica economic zone. The Economic Assets Map is meant to profile the corridor and the potential business opportunities it may provide.
More proof that Atlantica is more than just a mere idea, the Atlantic Provinces Chamber of Commerce has appointed a full-time Vice President - Atlantica. Brent Sansom took over the role in July.
AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill notes that the focus of the Atlantic Gateway should market the entire Atlantic region abroad and that provincial interests should not override that.
Ian Munro, AIMS director of research, says that the trucking industry's proposal to lower tolls will result in a greater burden on individual taxpayers.
Maine-based company Cianbro has unveiled plans for a new east-west toll road in Maine. The proposal would strengthen commercial connections between Maine and New Brunswick.
Cianbro Corp. announced a proposal for a toll road in Maine aimed at improving connections between Maine and New Brunswick.
When the Halifax Chronicle-Herald decided to do a feature on the global food chain, it turned to AIMS. Director of Research Ian Munro wrote this piece in response to the query, "Do we import too much food?"
AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill discusses the North American Competitiveness Council's plans to facilitate trade between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, while also maintaining safe and secure borders.