Everybody in Atl. Canada wants skilled immigrants to move to their city. Funny thing about that is that: a) the majority of people world wide that are immigrating are lower skilled looking to better their situation by leaving their country,…
Continue ReadingMy last word (almost) on tax reform
Look. I am getting a little tired of folks throwing around these scenarios of “what will happen” if we have tax reform in New Brunswick. I will completely ignore all the talk about flat taxes hurting women more than men,…
Continue ReadingAt least David Murrell at UNB has some idea of the relationship between taxation and economic growth. He says: Our government need only give such a large tax break to exporters. Consider the many fast food outlets run by corporations…
Continue ReadingMoving from EI to Immigration?
Now this is interesting: New Brunswick MPs say they are seeing shift in constituent concernsTHE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Some MPs in southern New Brunswick say they are seeing a shift in the concerns their constituents bring to them. They…
Continue ReadingIt’s the economy, stupid podcast edition (Aug 11)
This week you will be serenaded by Jack Nickelson and Prince and we will also talk economic development. Hope you enjoy it.
Continue ReadingSneak preview of my column on Wed.
Just to understand my thought process. I was thinking about Georgia this week. Then Atlanta. Then CNN. Then media/publishing as an economic development opportunity. Now you know the theme of my TJ column this week.
Continue ReadingGeorgia on my mind
After seeing Georgia’s rank on the Forbes and Site Selection magazine lists, I have been thinking that there are some lessons to be learned there. Of course, there is no perfect model but a few good things to consider: 1.…
Continue ReadingLabour market data turns positive in July
The New Brunswick economy added 2,000 jobs in July after a string of down months. We are still down an estimated 6,000 full time jobs since January after a strong year of employment growth in 2007. I still see weirdness…
Continue ReadingDispatches from the Road: Northern Ontario 2
I have been to Grand Canyon, all through the Rockies and the Alberta Badlands. I’ve camped on a ridge looking out on Mount McKinley. I’ve hiked the Poconos and visited Niagara several times. I’ve hiked in the Mohave Desert and…
Continue ReadingDispatches from the road: Northern Ontario
Greetings from small rural Northern Ontario. A few comments this morning: French ImmersionKelly Lamrock has announced a compromise on French Immersion. Grade 3 will be the entry point for French Immersion. I hope this is part of a broader reform…
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