This Chronicle Herald column by Jim Meek cites an innovative AIMS idea for keeping skilled workers in Atlantic Canada and the economic value therein. He also notes that AIMS is one of the few organizations contributing to this discussion in a constructive manner.
Where’s the beef? AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill explains in this article from the Telegraph Journal why New Brunswick’s Population Secretariat is “all sizzle and no steak”.
A recent critique of Atlantica draws some sharp criticism in this column taken from the Moncton Times and Transcript. Author Alec Bruce suggests that there needs to be less finger pointing and more realistic discussion on what the concept offers Atlantic Canadians.
In this article from The Canadian Press, AIMS Acting President, Charles Cirtwill provides insight on New Brunswick’s Population Growth Secretariat. He says lowering taxes is a more realistic approach to attract skilled workers than the smoke and mirror efforts of “a shiny brochure”.
This article from the Daily Gleaner covers the presentation made by AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill to the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. He explains that the labour shortage is a poor worker's best friend. Cirtwill says transition is happening and the best that governments can do is step out of the way and resist the urge to help so much.
AIMS acting president was called upon to give Atlantica doubters the facts on the opportunities to arise from its various projects.
New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham's suggestion to increase wages to keep easterners at home, has some merit. However, in this front page story in the Times & Transcript, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill suggests to find the money for higher wages, there have to be some change in the way business is conducted.
In this front page story, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains there needs to be more development in Atlantic Canada from Research & Development. He suggests a way to encourage that is to provide tax credits to companies.
Policy changes could help alleviate a growing labour shortage in Atlantic Canada and encourage more people to join the workforce through trades. This op/ed by AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro suggests that one of those changes should be to immigration policy.
The Telegraph-Journal takes a look at the potential population decline in New Brunswick and indications that in the next five years deaths will outpace briths. The newspaper turned to AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill to explain how the decline can be turned around.