Atlantic Business magazine invited AIMS to comment on Atlantic innovation and how we compare in a global setting. In this op/ed which appeared in the July edition of the magazine, Acting President Charles Cirtwill suggests that the region is a bit averse to risk, which is a drawback.
This Telegraph-Journal article examines the potential economic spin-off of $414 million for road construction in New Brunswick. AIMS points out that while the construction itself won't create an economic boom, future growth will be difficult without such infrastructure.
This op/ed explains why governments should think carefully before making any dramatic increase to the minimum wage.
When the RBC Financial Group forecast steady growth for N.B. economy through 2008, the news media turned to AIMS for comment. The driving force will be energy, which AIMS explains generates more spin-off jobs than some other sectors.
Atlantic Canada is facing a labour shortage. That's driven the NB government to form a Population Growth Secretariat which will conduct a consultation tour. AIMS explains that while talk is good, action is better. It suggests starting by making it easier for immigrants to move to the province.
Conclusive research shows that increasing minimum wages will cause a drop in employment. AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro refutes claims that bumping the minimum wage in New Brunswick to $12 an hour would be helpful to the labour market.
AIMS cutting edge research on demographic trends and implications of the Atlantic Canadian labour shortage is featured in this Globe and Mail article. AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro points out that as the workforce shrinks the region will struggle to have an adequate tax base to provide the necessary public services.
The benefits derived from the Port of Halifax are spread much further a field than other container ports. That’s the finding of this paper, the second in the Atlantica Ports Series.
Newfoundland and Labrador would see increased investment if provincial leaders worked to negotiate with business leaders rather than set inflexible terms. This article from the Globe and Mail features analysis from AIMS acting President on factors that discourage business from investing in the province.
New Brunswick’s strong economy is reflected in higher employment numbers says AIMS in this article from the Daily Gleaner. Jobs lost from businesses closing in certain sectors will be partially offset by growth in other sectors.