Manitoba: Golden boy or laggard?
Macleans magazine called on AIMS president Charles Cirtwill to explain why some areas of the country appear cushioned from the recession.
Throne speech was nice, but proof is in budget – CEO
With the federal budget looming, AIMS was one of the organizations the media turned to for insight. President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains that one issue all governments need to address in their budgets and policies is the shortage of skilled workers.
Speech raises nuclear power questions in N.B.
AIMS President and CEO is called on to comment on the federal throne speech.
John Risley appointed Chair of AIMS Board of Directors
Halifax – The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) today announced the appointment of well-known Canadian entrepreneur John Risley as the new chair of its Board of Directors. Risley, co-founder and chairman of Clearwater Fine Foods, takes over from John F. Irving who stepped down earlier this year.Risley admits he doesn’t take on such voluntary [...]
N.S. partnership with Daewoo a risky return to subsidized ventures: critics
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS President & CEO, expresses his concerns about that latest subsidy to business in Nova Scotia.
Tax-free zones possible for northern ports
As the NB government considers tax free zones, this article points out that it is a policy considered in a recent AIMS study.
Minister pushes regional partnerships in Halifax
New Brunswick Finance Minister Greg Byrne chose an AIMS luncheon in Halifax to bring a message to the region - we need more cooperation.
Unease growing in U.S. over power pact, energy expert says
An analysis, published by AIMS, of the MOU to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec received wide coverage in New Brunswick. In this article, author Gordon Weil explains why the proposed sale raises concerns in the United States.
Freedom Update
This blog tells readers to go to the AIMS website to check out our latest paper and the shifting demographics of Atlantic Canada and policy options to lessen the impact.
Cheering for population decline
This Telegraph-Journal columnist explains that AIMS latest paper on the population crunch facing Atlantic Canada makes for an interesting and disturbing read.