There has been a lot of talk recently about the looming shortage of nurses in Canada. I am not sure about the rest of Canada, but when it comes to New Brunswick I’ll remind you of the worry in the…
Continue ReadingThis is exactly my point!
I constantly wonder why the provincial and federal governments aren’t trying to attract large, multinational firms to New Brunswick to help get us out of this mess we are in. In fact, I wrote Allan Rock when he was Minister…
Continue ReadingT&T’s monthly subterfuge
The Times & Trash-script published their monthly assessment of the labour market in New Brunswick. Along with the chief propagandist, Samuel LeBreton, we get the picture that things are still booming in New Brunswick. The government spokesperson expects this strong…
Continue ReadingA good metaphor
A friend of mine sent me an excellent metaphor for what I have been saying. While we fill the public discourse with health care, education, Gomery, dithering, etc. – in a way we are missing the point.
Continue ReadingDigging around behind the couch
Some people have asked me how I would pay for my great ideas. They rightly realize that if we are to invest significantly more into economic development in New Brunswick, the money has to come from somewhere. To this I…
Continue ReadingPassing around infection
I know this is a blog about the economy, but I have another story to make you laugh (or cry). The health region in Fredericton last week made international headlines when it decided to remove all bibles from hospital rooms…
Continue ReadingA big sigh…..
You know the problem with setting targets? Eventually, a day of reckoning will come. In the Prosperity Plan, the New Brunswick government set a very ambitious target for research and development. From the Plan: NB will join the top four…
Continue ReadingThe Bovinian Theory of Economics and Politics
I came across this earlier today. Interesting theory in support of capitalism: Socialism : You have two cows. The government takes one and gives it to your neighbour. Communism: You have two cows. The government takes them both and provides…
Continue ReadingA great and noble scheme
I just finished a new book on the Acadian deportation entitled A Great and Noble Scheme written by a Yale University professor. It is a wonderful book and I think it should be required reading for all English kids in…
Continue ReadingAnother sign of prosperity?
I just came across a very interesting statistic. Did you know that only Newfoundlanders generate more ‘investment’ income than New Brunswickers? Investment income is the amount you earn on your investments such as RRSPs. In 2003, New Brunswickers generated an…
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