Think-tank calls for the region to get its economic act together by lowering taxes and increasing natural gas reserves
In New Brunswick's economy, what goes up must come down, and those fluctuations are not expected to end soon
Financial services firms may have to set up their dispute-resolution process "in a much more formal way"
With a stalled economy and pressure to slow an exodus of the young, Nova Scotia appears to be getting serious about providing boosts for the private sector and reducing public spending. A recent example is pooled registered pension plans: two years after the federal government made these plans available, Nova Scotia adopted them. The hope […]
By cultivating relationships with accountants, Nicholas Hounsell has learned that building a business means networking - and much more. Planning and client communication are core strengths of his practice
Five federal liberal cabinet mini-sters have inked a new immigration deal with the four Liberal East Coast premiers that will bring in as many as 2,000 immigrants and their families to Atlantic Canada next year. According to the Atlantic Growth Strategy, as the initiative is called, this is a substantial increase, amounting to almost half […]
The province's Liberals, facing an election next year, have presented a "good news" budget. But there are many skeptics
Upgrading technology systems is expensive, but continuing to use outdated tech could present big risks for financial services firms
Spring is around the corner, and as the Easter Bunny prepares to wow little ones with brightly coloured eggs and a wealth of chocolate, some provinces are poised to unveil a goody basket of their own. For Nova Scotia, however, the occasion may be marked by restraint, not celebration. In anticipation of what is expected […]
David Gorveatte has used a steady, methodical approach - with lots of ongoing client contact - to build his financial advisory practice in Fredericton. He recommends keeping close tabs on clients and understanding their needs