The ‘sleuth’ in the Times & Transcript is running another ‘rumour’ about Bernard Lord running in the next federal election. She says “There are some rumours that just refuse to die and Sleuth was hit again this week with one…
Continue ReadingPremier Rodney MacDonald to ring the NYSE closing bell
Neat stuff: NOTE TO EDITORS–Premier To Visit New York Stock Exchange————————————————————Premier Rodney MacDonald will visit the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Feb. 26, to celebrate Nova Scotia’s recent success in the international financial services sector. Premier MacDonald will be…
Continue ReadingGoin’ down slow
Despite all the rhetoric. Despite all the hyperbole. Despite all the grinning and shaking of hands, the vast majority of New Brunswickers are still well entrenched in our belief that New Brunswick is going down slow. I used to say…
Continue ReadingElectric discussion
It’s interesting that my column this week on using the electricity produced by Lepreau II to power economic development in New Brunswick and not New England got probably the most feedback I received to date. Several colleagues called and emailed…
Continue ReadingDeja vu all over again
Good exposure this morning in a CP article (and others) for New Brunswick. New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham descended on the country’s financial hub Wednesday to promote the Maritime province’s burgeoning energy sector, calling New Brunswick the “next Alberta in…
Continue ReadingSometimes, the destination is the destination
You’ve heard the old epistemological saying about “the journey being the destination”. I guess that’s fine in some contexts but when it comes to economic development, the destination is the destination. I read this morning in the T&T about the…
Continue ReadingUnited we stand, divided we fal-ter
I just read about the ACOA mission to India. I am a fan of more cooperation among the four province when it comes to international marketing activities such as this. I know that some folks aren’t so keen on this…
Continue ReadingTechnology and economic development
I thought this was very interesting. The Global Mobile World Awards 2008 were given out last week and one of the categories was “Best Use of Mobile for Social & Economic Development“. Grameenphone: CellBazaarGrameenphone CellBazaar is a user-generated virtual marketplace,…
Continue ReadingOld Faithful
One thing you have to admire about the CFIB, they are consistent. No waffling there. In today’s TJ Leanne Hachey, Vice-President, Atlantic Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), demanding the province cut small business taxes. Unidimensional. Consistent. When Lord cut…
Continue ReadingTurn down the pressure valve
Well, I have had my intellect, credibility, experience, writing skills and career slammed in recent commentary. And that’s not the personal stuff. So, to move the subject off my person foibles and inadequacies, let’s start arguing about oil again! Doesn’t…
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