N.B. government unveils plan to boost population by 100,000 by 2026
New Brunswick is working on a plan to boost its population, but AIMS points out the plan should also also look at demogrpahics.
Community college grads have no trouble finding jobs — survey
Keeping track of their graduates is paying off for community colleges in New Brunswick. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill explains that high employment rates among graduates shows that the colleges are meeting the needs of the market.
Declining enrolment and revenue figures at UNB will affect all local universities: experts
In this front page story in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains that universities in the region need to make changes if they are to survive the demographic shift.
N.L. plans 2008 campaign to lure residents back home
IN this article in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, AIMS acting Director of Research Ian Munro weighs in on a plan by Newfoundland and Labraodr to lure former residents 'back home".
Think-tank warns Atlantic region will be Third World unless population grows
A Commentary by AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro struck a chord with reporters in the region. His examination of the population crisis and existing public policy concluded drastic changes are needed now to address the crisis.
Crunch Time: Population change will challenge Atlantic Canada’s future
AIMS takes a look at the looming demographic crisis in Atlantic Canada, and suggests drastic changes are needed in public policy to adapt.
Outmigration stymies Atlantic governments
Outmigration may heightened Atlantic Canada's population crisis, but it may have some hidden benefits for Atlantic business. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwills says that Atlantic Canadians working outside the region may seek to do business with familiar, trusted Atlantic Canadian companies, which will benefit the region's economy.
Restaurant owner says he needs workers now
Immigration continues to be an important public policy issue for the Atlantic region because of its declining population. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill says one of the major barriers to increasing immigration is a system that seeks "ideal" candidates instead of trying to match people to open poisitions.
Think-tank: N.S. needs to roll out welcome mat
The latest Statistics Canada report shows Nova Scotia has doubled the number of immigrants in just over a decade. However, AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill says that's not enough and more must be done in order to replace workers in an aging province.
Halifax think-tank says N.S. immigration picture looking better
Canada's labour shortage is no more critical than in Atlantic Canada where an ageing population is compounded by high out-migration and low immigration. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill says while more immigrants are attracted to Nova Scotia, the province needs to do even more.