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.
Opinion
Atlantic Canada’s $5-Billion Liquor Monopolies Should Be Privatized
Alex Whalen and Ian Madsen of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies say privatization would be good for local businesses and consumers.
Fredericton Chamber Urges Governments to Focus on Real Investments Like the Airport
Krista Ross says N.B. needs to be more business-friendly after a year in which our competitive advantage was steadily eroded by new and increased costs for companies.
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.
The Devil Is in the Details of Morneau’s Tax Changes But We Don’t Know Them Yet
Krista Ross of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce says Ottawa is introducing wrong-headed policies too soon.
5 Strengths of New Brunswick’s Startup Ecosystem
All four Atlantic provinces have successful innovators and support organizations, but here are five features that make N.B. special
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.
Canada’s Tax System Isn’t Fair. Here’s Why.
Canada’s tax system isn’t fair, but not in the way Justin Trudeau thinks, says Dr. Kelly Manning in this commentary.
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.
