N.L. plans 2008 campaign to lure residents back home
IN this article in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, AIMS acting Director of Research Ian Munro weighs in on a plan by Newfoundland and Labraodr to lure former residents 'back home".
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 December 22nd, 2007|In the Media|
IN this article in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, AIMS acting Director of Research Ian Munro weighs in on a plan by Newfoundland and Labraodr to lure former residents 'back home".
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-12-21T00:00:00+00:00 December 21st, 2007|Newsletters|
Holiday greetings from AIMS.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-12-21T00:00:00+00:00 December 21st, 2007|In the Media|
A Commentary by AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro struck a chord with reporters in the region. His examination of the population crisis and existing public policy concluded drastic changes are needed now to address the crisis.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-12-20T00:00:00+00:00 December 20th, 2007|Media Releases|
Population change will challenge Atlantic Canada’s future
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-12-19T00:00:00+00:00 December 19th, 2007|In the Media|
A blueprint for health care across the European Union is expected to call for an end to unjustified obstacles for patients who go abroad for treatment. The European Commission will propose that any EU citizen should be entitled to care elsewhere, if the treatment is allowed in their own state. The commission's proposals follow court rulings that patients should be reimbursed for care at home or abroad.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2016-03-17T17:08:25+00:00 December 18th, 2007|In the Media|
In his fortnightly column in the Chronicle-Herald AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill says that we need to re-examine the way we fund post-secondary education. He says that instead of subsidizing institutions we should instead be giving money directly to students and allow them to choose the institution that meets their needs.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-12-16T00:00:00+00:00 December 16th, 2007|In the Media|
Outmigration may heightened Atlantic Canada's population crisis, but it may have some hidden benefits for Atlantic business. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwills says that Atlantic Canadians working outside the region may seek to do business with familiar, trusted Atlantic Canadian companies, which will benefit the region's economy.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-12-15T00:00:00+00:00 December 15th, 2007|In the Media|
AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill welcomes news that New Brunswick is taking a serious look at data collection and student testing. However, he points out it is how educators use data that will help make improvements to the public education system.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-12-15T00:00:00+00:00 December 15th, 2007|In the Media|
AIMS is a leading proponent of standardized testing in public schools, and it appears governments are finally getting the message. As New Brunswick reconsiders its options, AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill points out that the top performing provinces in Canada all have standardized testing regimes. He says using the data from testing has helped Newfoundland and Labrador make dramatic improvements.
By Atlantic Institute for Market Studies| 2007-12-13T00:00:00+00:00 December 13th, 2007|Newsletters|
This edition of Atlantica features articles on the benefits delivered by greater integration between the U.S. and Canada, a blueprint for fixing the North American transportation network and a paper on the history of Atlantica.