A meeting of the cabinets of the Maritime provinces has some people again talking about political union. In this article, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill observes that despite the potential economic and administrative benefits of a Maritime Union, the political will doesn't exist.
AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill notes that the focus of the Atlantic Gateway should market the entire Atlantic region abroad and that provincial interests should not override that.
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting president, points out that New Brunswick's tuition cash-back credit won't help students get an education nor will it encourage them to stay in the province.
What is the goal of our educational system? Is it to provide students with an education that provides them with an opportunity to future success? Or is it to promote the policies of a small group of education “experts”? In his fortnightly column, AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill explores how Department of Education committees hinder innovation in our school system by not including parents, taxpayers and businesspeople in the decision-making process.
There’s no doubt it’s great news for Newfoundland and Labrador, finally a deal to develop the Hebron Ben Nevis offshore oil field. The project had been put on hold by the operators over a dispute with the province about royalty and ownership issues. However, in this opinion piece, requested by the Globe and Mail, AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill examines the flaws in equalization revealed by the Hebron deal. Is it a case of having your cake and eating it too? Cirtwill stresses that while it’s an excellent deal for Newfoundland & Labrador, it was based mostly on circumstances and timing and other provinces should not expect similar deals.
Maine-based company Cianbro has unveiled plans for a new east-west toll road in Maine. The proposal would strengthen commercial connections between Maine and New Brunswick.
Cianbro Corp. announced a proposal for a toll road in Maine aimed at improving connections between Maine and New Brunswick.
CHCCG commentary outlines why CMA’s call for new thinking about private delivery is worthy of sensible discussion
Do Canadians value form over function? In suggesting that governments should be considering expanded opportunities for private delivery of health care in Canada, the Canadian Medical Association has been accused of putting profit for doctors ahead of Canadian values. In Form over Function, the latest commentary from the Canadian Health Care Consensus Group, author Brian Ferguson Ph.D. explores the debate about Medicare in Canada and concludes that we need to take a step back and consider not only what Canadians really do value, but also what, exactly, is being proposed
It seems New Brunswick is the only Atlantic province not fighting with Ottawa these days, but then maybe Premier Shawn Graham hasn't had any reason to. In this newspaper article, AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill cautions that a cozy relationship with Stephen Harper doesn't guarantee there won't be future conflict.