New Brunswick’s Workforce Is In Uncharted Territory
There was a time when most economists thought New Brunswick was headed for a stagnating labour force and GDP growth. But now the province is breaking decades-old records.
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What Happens To New Brunswick If Quebec Gets Serious About Immigration?
Small provinces like New Brunswick need to fight a little harder for their “share” when it comes to big issues, especially immigration.
$500 Flights Might Not Be The Answer, But We Need Policies To Save Small Towns
Quebec recently announced it will cap all return flights within the province at a cost of $500. David Campbell says this isn’t the best policy, but governments need to think about how to invest in small towns.
A ‘Supercommuting’ Atlantic Canadian Workforce Can’t Solve Labour Shortages
Central Canadians may look at Atlantic Canada’s high employment and start to salivate at the thought of supercommuting. But David Campbell argues it can’t solve the problems they hope it can.
There’s A Glaring Problem In The Federal Budget, And It’s Not Spending
From dental care to new housing projects, the federal government’s massive spending programs won’t work properly unless they have a plan for labour.
The Loss Of NBTel Hurt Saint John, But The City Could Be Poised For A Comeback
David Campbell says the Saint John economy has been roiled more than many others across Canada over the past 30 years, but there are green shoots in the economy.
For New Brunswick, Growth Equals Happiness
David Campbell talks about growth a lot, but after being called out for focusing on growth instead of happiness, he argues that growth is not the only thing, or the most important thing, in life. However, he says New Brunswick would really struggle if the economy and population stagnated or went into outright decline.
P.E.I. Premier Dennis King On Growing The Province’s Population And Economy
The P.C. Premier has an ambitious agenda for the province and wants to continue positive trends in immigration and the growth of key sectors like bioscience.
The Data On Women Entrepreneurs In New Brunswick Are Concerning
David Campbell finds some encouraging news in data on women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick. But he is also concerned about some of the deeper trends.
The Fall Of CyberNB Doesn’t Mean Cybersecurity Is Doomed In New Brunswick
David Campbell says cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand sectors in the world right now, and while CyberNB might be gone, Campbell argues the province still has a lot to offer.
