2014 NLEC Conference PLAYING TO WIN a resounding success
The NL Employers’ Council 2014 Conference Playing to Win: The Simple Truth about Productivity, Growth & Being Globally Competitive took place on November 20th in St. John’s. Over 120 business leaders, managers, public policy and opinion makers attended the event which included sessions by the Honourable John Crosbie and Bill Barry on Competitive Public Policy; Maclean’s  [...]
Fraser Institute Executive VP Jason Clemens to provide keynote at 2013 NLEC Conference Nov 14th
Jason Clemens, Executive Vice President of the Fraser Institute, Canada’s leading public policy think tank, will provide the keynote address at this year’s NLEC Conference. The Fraser Institute measures and studies the impact of competitive markets and government interventions on individuals and society. Clemens will use the Fraser Institute’s research to discuss the competitiveness of Newfoundland & Labrador’s business environment. Newfoundland  [...]
NLEC Conference panel discussion on EI creates a stir
The panel discussion “Government’s Role – The impact of social programs on the labour market” held at this year’s NLEC Conference on November 16th in St. John’s, is continuing to make quite a stir in the local media. The panel, moderated by Blogger and Media Commentator Geoff Meeker, featured Association of Seafood Producers President Derek  [...]