Re-light my fire
AIMS Board Chair John Risley explains that Canada needs to put a real focus on building entrepreneurs.
Beacon August 17, 2012
Premiers; Growing Up or Growing Restive? Power Pool may be Atlantic Answer, Eye on the Economy - A shrinking private sector is bad news. Economic Action Plan? Just watch him. Open for Business: Creating Wealth Through Better Health. AIMS is Hiring! AIMS in the Media
Eye on the Economy
In this commentary, AIMS Board Member Don Mills examines the impact that a large public sector has on Nova Scotia. He discusses affordability, sustainability, and the impact this has on the tax payers.
Corps. need to support Conference Board
In 2009, the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) released a report showing that by 2016 more people will be leaving Canada's workforce than entering it -- the most serious threat our economy will face over the next 50 years, according to AIMS economist Brian Crowley.
EI: what’s left to do
The angst over an assault on seasonal industries has been overblown since towns with a high percentage of seasonal work would be almost totally unaffected by the new rules.
StatsCan: Fewer Nova Scotians drawing EI
Despite blanket regional statements from Ottawa about EI dependence in Atlantic Canada, the latest StatsCan report showing fewer Nova Scotians drawing EI suggests the jobs market is more nuanced.
StatsCan: Fewer Nova Scotians drawing EI
Despite blanket regional statements from Ottawa about EI dependence in Atlantic Canada, the latest StatsCan report showing fewer Nova Scotians drawing EI suggests the jobs market is more nuanced.
N.S. unemployment level spikes again
Nova Scotia's unemployment rate surged to 9.2%, while both New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador posted job gains. Charles Cirtwill said the modest growth in other Atlantic provinces reflects a friendlier business environment and lower taxes.
[VIDEO] Census data portrays a senior boom in the Maritimes
[VIDEO] latest census confirms Nova Scotia has highest percentage of senior citizens in Canada. AIMS says major adjustments will need to be made and the lifestyles of Canadians will change as a result, with a greater focus on caring for family.
Tories set to reveal new EI rules
As the Conservative government plans to introduce more stringent rules as to what kind of jobs EI recipients should be prepared to accept, AIMS President Charles Cirtwill is concerned the measures will be aimed at punishing employees, not employers.