Commentary on Business, Politics and Culture in Atlantic Canada
Jim Spatz is the Chairman and CEO of Southwest Properties Limited, one of Atlantic Canada’s leading real estate developers. Southwest owns, operates and develops residential and commercial real estate in Atlantic Canada, extended stay accommodations across Canada, as well as multi-unit residential portfolios in four Florida cities. Recently, Southwest completed The Maple, a residential hi-rise …
When it comes to cannabis sales, there are arguments for a public sector monopoly, except none of them are particularly compelling and not surprisingly, all center on command and control. A public sector monopoly, such as the model in Ontario and the recently announced direction in New Brunswick, seems simply to be the path of least resistance for politicians and bureaucrats. Why they believe the public sector delivery model of anything is the gold standard remains perplexing.
Here is the latest argument being made to promote the 15 dollar minimum wage. Employers should simply pay their employees more. This will help solve our economic problems. With a 15 dollar minimum wage there will more money being spent. People on lower incomes will be spending all this money because they can’t afford to …
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It’s been a big week for small business in Canada. Small Business Week and Small Business Saturday roll around once a year, but it’s rare to have the occasion festooned with quite so much high-level attention. Kicking off the week was some great news for small firms delivered in perhaps one of the most awkward political …
It’s not often you run into someone who began their career when they were six years old. Born and raised in the tiny community of Berry Mills, New Brunswick, Jared Steeves started his training as an antique auctioneer literally at his father’s knee. Starting his own business, Key Auctions at age 18, Jared has built …
Gerry Pond is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Mariner Partners Inc. and the Co-Founder of East Valley Ventures. He was CEO of NBTel and president of its successor, Aliant Telecom before he moved into the tech startup field. Gerry is perhaps best known for his successes in the tech world with two New Brunswick startups …
Jeremy White and his wife Melanie were looking for a summer retreat in Cape Breton after honeymooning in 2008. What they found were a new way of life and a successful small business. Big Spruce Brewing sprung from a passion for craft beer and a serendipitous real estate buy in Nyanza. Jeremy's background was in …
Commentary on Business, Politics and Culture in Atlantic Canada
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