Let's get this show on the road
[Cross-posted at the Sorry Centrist]
Here's a man who is calling 'em like he sees 'em. And for the record, the subjects which he touched on yesterday just happen to be two of the most challenging barriers standing in the way of great prosperity for the province of New Brunswick.
In other words, the two things that need to be addressed pronto, promptly, forthwith, now, without delay, unhesitatingly, this minute, double time, immediately:
1.) Our Aging Population
"We do have a declining population base, not enough enrichment from new people coming and not enough growth. That represents probably the single biggest challenge to our region. We have to find new ways to get people into our area."
2.) Economic Development and Trade
"Embracing the Atlantica concept will help further strengthen the region's economy. That represents such a natural market for us. Our natural (trade) tendencies have been north and south rather than east and west. It's very difficult going to market to the west of us. The large population base of the United States and the richness of their purchasing power all make it a powerful market for us."
"With free trade lowering tariff barriers and with infrastructure such as better highways getting goods to the border, it represents a market we have to be in."
Note to New Brunswick Politicians: I challenge anybody, besides the retired Premier, to make this a key campaign plank come the next election as it is an issue, IMHO, that definitely has legs in this province. And if you do decide to run on it, you definitely have my vote.
