An AIMS paper is forcing Nova Scotians to look at the demographic changes that are occurring. In this op-ed, businessman Rob Batherson uses the AIMS paper to explain how Nova Scotia could be in a state of crisis if nothing is done.
This story in the electronic newsletter bankrate.com highlights the AIMS paper written by Jim McNiven of the pending labour shortage in Canada.
AIMS Money Guzzling Gas Regulation Gauge continues to generate debate on gas price regulation. In this article in the Enfield Weekly Press AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill explains that big oil is the big winner in gas regulation.
AIMS Money Guzzling Gas Regulation Gauge is still causing much debate throughout the country. This story was featured in the Metro Montreal.
With the Federal budget allowing for many people in the province to renovate their homes and receive a tax break on supplies many are jumping at the opportunity. But AIMS asks whither the renovator? With a labour shortage and long delays to find painters, plumbers and electricians, we need to be cautious in our estimates of what this program can do to stimulate economic activity as opposed to simply creating inflation and even greater scarcity of skills.
The debate on how to ethically spend the oilsands money continues and this editorial in the Calgary Herald uses an AIMS paper to make its point.
AIMS newest research fellow has arrived with a bang. Fellow in Financial Markets Harry Koza reflects on the economy, the budget and the advice being handed out to taxpayers. He says we shouldn't foot the bill for economic stimulus at home or with government. The op-ed appears in the Montreal Gazette and Winnipeg Free-Press.
Fredericton mayor, Brad Woodside responds to AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill's suggestions on how to to make New Brunswick and Fredericton a more private-sector friendly place.
AIMS report on gas price regulation shows that consumers in Newfoundland have paid up to $65 million more for gasoline because of regulation. The province refutes the number, but uses the figure taxpayers spend to regulate gas prices, not the extra money they pay at the pumps because of price regulation.
New Brunswick is going to have to start building its private sector to help match the loss in the public sector. AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill explains how growing the private sector is good for the people of New Brunswick and the economy.