Frank McKenna, former New Brunswick Premier and Canadian Ambassador to the United States, will deliver the keynote address at a conference Wednesday Sept. 20 hosted by the city and TD Bank. Deputy chair of the TD Bank Financial Group, McKenna…
Continue ReadingPopulation crisis? What population crisis?
Last year, Canada admitted an estimated 260,000 immigrants, up from 235,000 in the previous year. Since 1990, nearly four million new Canadians have arrived, a staggering 12.5% of our total population. -National Post editorial today. Someone should give some thought…
Continue ReadingTop ten list
For what it’s worth, ten tidbits of advice for the new government – with a particular focus on economic development: 1. Split off a group modelled after Nova Scotia Business Inc. Head it with a top mind in economic development…
Continue ReadingCongratulations to the Liberals
Despite the desperate acts of Al Hogan, the Liberals are returning to power after seven years. There’s not much to say except congratulations to the victors. As of this moment even old Gene Devereux is actually winning in my riding.…
Continue ReadingIggy’s growing on me
Forget politics for a moment. Forget your preconceptions of Iggy’s background. Just ready this piece over – once or twice. I did and I am starting to like what I hear. Mainly because I said almost two years ago that…
Continue ReadingLatest R&D spending data released
And the hits keep on comin’. Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Ok, the good news. Total R&D spending in New Brunswick has increased by $57 million from 1999 to 2004. Now the bad news.…
Continue ReadingNova Scotia wins again
Alberta firm to set up branch office in HalifaxSeptember 18, 2006 HALIFAX (CP) – An Alberta surveying firm hungry to hire talented Maritimers has devised a novel lure: set up an office in Nova Scotia that will allow young workers…
Continue ReadingTip your hat to the politicians
I got a post from Lee stating his new found respect for politicians from all stripes since he got involved in politics. I’d like to agree with him. A tip of the hat to everyone who puts the towel on…
Continue ReadingOne last economic tidbit for you to chew on
Statistics Canada just released a new study called The Alberta economic juggernaut. The study’s intent is to show the massive economic growth in that province. In order to do that Stats Can looks at the other provinces as well. Since…
Continue ReadingNot enough difference
I have to say that Tories have been much better at spin during this election that the Liberals. The messaging has been great. First, it was that the Libs would run smear campaign – this deflected nicely when the Tories…
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