Contention grows amid Gateway ranks
In this news article, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill points out that people promoting the Atlantic Gateway need to put petty differences aside and start working together as one entity.
Zone-ability
This latest paper in the port series examines Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and concludes such an economic zone would provide numerous benefits to the region. However, it warns, failure to act will prove to be an opportunity lost, while others grasp the potential and act.
Go East Go West
It's the second largest harbour in the world, yet the Port of Halifax is far from being considered one of the busiest. However, its importance to the city and the region could be significant as a generator of economic growth. It needs a kick start, and now during this downturn may be just the time. In Go East Go West, John Huang reviews the routes to get goods from Asia to North America, and examines what needs to get done to make Halifax a significant link.
N.B. creates task force
The province of New Brunswick is optimistic the bioscience industry can be developed throughout Atlantica.
New Brunswick forms biosciences task force to nurture the industry
New Brunswick's plan to nurture the bioscience industry makes news in Nova Scotia for its potential for Atlantica.
Premier looking to trade farther south
The Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance met in St. John's, Newfoundland with New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham looking beyond trade with the New England market.
Energy Institute now in doubt
A proposal for an energy policy think tank in the energy hub of Atlantica may be put on hold.
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.
Atlantic wind energy projects experiencing slowdowns
There's little doubt that wind energy companies in Atlantic Canada, are also starting to feel the pinch of this recession. However, within Atlantica there is a growing market for renewable energy, and the region is positioning itself to be ready when the economy turns around.
Helping or Hurting?
AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill says the federal announcement to develop an energy gateway is positive and New Brunswick shouldn't worry they are losing. He says New Brunswick still leads the way.