What’s The Big Idea?
David Campbell says we need to think about where we want New Brunswick to be in 20 years – and it starts with a conversation around immigration policies that help grow the economy.
Opinion
Cracks Are Forming With The Rent Caps
Derek Montague says a rent cap was needed to stop the bleeding and to stop the uncertainty for renters. But the inflexibility has produced unintended consequences that may further hurt the rental landscape.
Atlantic Canada Needs A Plan For Reaching Net-Zero Emmissions
Stephen MacMackin of the Atlantica Centre for Energy says the path to get there must be more realistic, fair and affordable than it appears today.
Remember, EI Is An Insurance Program For People Who Can’t Find Work
To design EI properly, Krista Ross says the government should focus on its fundamentals – an insurance system for a limited and temporary purpose.
Lack Of Competition Turns Inconveniences Into Debacles
During that weekend it dawned on me, and likely many of you, of how utterly ludicrous it is that complications in one network could cause such havok. It highlights, once again, the sad state of competition in Canada’s telecommunication industry.
Deeds, Not Words, Are Needed As We Transition From Russian Fossil Fuels
Opinion: As Europe grapples to handle the loss of Russian fossil fuels, the path to securing thermal comfort, firming up public resolve, and transitioning to a renewable and peaceable future is there for us to see, grasp, and employ. What are governments waiting for?
Money And Influence: Stabilizing Our Economy For Recovery
Opinion: The current levels of inflation we are seeing are eroding the purchasing power of consumers, increasing the cost of doing business, and furthering inequality within society. It is imperative the Bank of Canada gets its next steps right.
New Brunswick’s Smart Grid Is Still Here, And Innovation Is Alive and Well
Opinion: Economist David Campbell recently asked “whatever happened to New Brunswick’s Smart Grid?” It is still here, still moving forward, and still has tremendous economic and technical potential for our province.
The House Shook. I Shrugged
Most urban dwellers want the economic growth and prosperity that comes from commercial activity. They just don’t want it making a racket in their backyard when they’re trying to sleep or enjoying a weekend morning at home.
The Maritimes Could Use More Thinkers Like Donald Savoie
Opinion: From his prolific writing to his choice to remain in his home province, Donald Savoie is a singular figure who contributed substantially to economic development in New Brunswick.
