The Chronicle Herald called AIMS Acting President Charles Cirtwill to analyze the 2006 census results for Nova Scotia and provide direction to reverse the trend of stagnating population growth. Cirtwill pointed out that immigration alone will not be the solution because many immigrants leave the province for better opportunities, more effective services and lower taxes.
An AIMS Commentary on population decline is cited in this story from the front page of the Moncton Times and Transcript. AIMS identified out-migration as a major challenge in the region with a large number of skilled professionals finding work outside of Atlantic Canada.
This article from the Telegraph Journal discusses amalgamation ideas recently brought forward for New Brunswick but AIMS Acting President Charles Cirtwill points out that it is not the best option.
AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill was asked, in this Telegraph Journal article, to provide comment on New Brunswick’s initiatives to become self-sufficient.
In this piece, AIMS Director of Research Ian Monro talks to CBC radio about the latest drop in New Brunswick’s unemployment figures.
AIMS Director of Research, Ian Munro speaks on possible cuts to the ACOA budget in this Chronicle Herald article.
The Canadian Press discusses Atlantica and the opportunities it would provide for the region in this article mentioning a recent controversial report.
In this article from the Times and Transcript AIMS Senior Policy Analyst Stephen Kymlicka explains the economic realities moving Atlantica forward and how increased publicity of late serves to highlight the opportunities available to Atlantic Canadians.
News spread through the region that the federal government had cut ACOA spending. The news media turned to AIMS for comment.
A Canadian Press article covering the recent beer trade dispute between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia offers Premiers of both provinces some candid advice from AIMS Acting President Charles Cirtwill who says they should “Stop drinking beer and start selling it”.