The Wage Gap Is Disappearing Between N.B. and Ontario
In industries like computer systems design and services (the main IT industry), David Campbell says wages are now basically on par with Ontario.
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It’s Time to End the Fiction That All EI Recipients Are Looking For Other Jobs
The EI system needs to be reformed so that it’s clear who is looking for work and who is seeing it as a supplement to seasonal employment.
The Region’s ‘Fake’ Startups Are Helping Grow the Economy
David Campbell says the Maritime IT sector has helped grow the GDP, leading the country in growth from 2014-16.
Youth Unemployment Rate Is Only Really High With Teens Still Living at Home
David Campbell says we should focus on young adults and the labour market shortages in the province.
The Province Needs A Brand New, Big Scale Industry to Propel Growth
New Brunswick is already trying this approach – at least on a moderate scale – with cybersecurity, cannabis and the Smart Grid.
Immigrants Have Better Luck Finding Jobs in Moncton Than in Other Cities
The Hub City has a higher immigrant labour force participation rate than cities like Saint John and Fredericton.
Saint John Has Largest IT Sector and Fredericton the Largest IT Labour Pool
…and Moncton is doing just fine too. David Campell shares the data on the province’s IT workforce.
New Brunswick: Don’t Be Distracted By Trump
David Campbell says N.B. should pay more attention to breaking down inter-provincial trade barriers and boosting immigration.
GDP Growth Rate Is a Good News Story About the N.B. Economy
Traditional sectors like forestry and aquaculture are doing well, but so are sectors like ICT that are newer to the economy.
Put the ‘Old Fogies’ to Work: It’s Good for Them and the Economy
David Campbell says older New Brunswickers have a lot to contribute if they choose to keep working.
