Rules for MLA spending “terrible”
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill was asked to weigh in on the so-called MLA spending scandal in Nova Scotia. His suggestions about public accountability have since been implemented.
Manitoba reluctant to release school ranking results
The AIMS Interim Report Card for Western Canadian High Schools showed there is little public information available in Manitoba for students, parents or teachers to know what goes on inside the classroom. This op/ed appeared in Troy Media publications and explains why such public reporting is important to improve student performance.
High schools to get ranked again
This story from various BC media outlets questions the AIMS Interim Report Card for Western Canadian High Schools, but also admits the information in the report is needed to improve student performance.
Entitled to our entitlements
As Nova Scotians fume over the auditor general's report that highlights waste and abuse of MLA expense allowances, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill points out we should be more outraged by the millions of dollars wasted annually by government.
N.B. should push for a revised power plan
In this op-ed in the Telegraph-Journal, AIMS author Gordon L. Weil suggests there is a way to improve the porposed sale of NB Power assets to Hydro Quebec. Weil's Commentaries for AIMS have driven much of the policy discussion around the controversial MOU.
Inking of deal would usher in new era
Gordon Weil's analysis of the MOU to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec continues to generate discussion and comment. As the Telegraph-Journal in New Brunswick explains the MOU on a clause by clause basis, it uses the Weil analysis to raise some concerns.
Adopting an ‘open data’ system would improve public discourse
This columnist in the Times & Transcript praises AIMS' work in bringing accountability to government. DAvid Gingras concludes, "It is to our benefit that municipalities measure their performance and furthermore that they provide us with the data on the services we pay for."
Let’s talk about taxes like grown-ups
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill borrows a tag line from the CCPA and agrees that it's time for an adult conversation about taxes. But he points out that means being open to other ideas and suggestions - and sticking to the facts when discussing tax reform.
The Beacon – 21 December 2009
End of year greetings are featured in this special Beacon.