Some inconvenient facts on equalization
AIMS author Ken Boessenkool contributed this op/ed to the Globe and Mail on equalization. He makes the case for including half of resource revenues in equalization calculations.
Board saga opportunity for a lesson in democracy
In this op/ed Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting President, discusses the recent removal of elected members of the Halifax Regional School Board. He suggests that the court is not the place to play the democracy card. If the former board members really believe they have been treated unfairly, they should resign forcing an election.
Cities can provide for themselves
This interview called on AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill to explain the flaws in a report on Canadian cities and their financial needs.
Protect Yourself: Stay Informed
This tragic story of a 62 year old man who died waiting for critical surgery is used to show the structural problems within our health care system. Dr. David Zitner explains that such problems mean we all have to be much more involved in our health care. The story and article brought regional and national attention to the problem.
The End of Consumer Protection . . . from Lower Prices
This op/ed takes a look at a government policy that actually prevents telephone companies from charging consumers less for service. AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro explains old fashioned protectionism has actually cost consumers money.
Last thing consumers need is protection from lower prices
Having the government protect citizens from terrorists and nasty viruses? Sounds OK. But protection from lower prices? Not so much. In this op/ed that appeared in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, Aims Director of Research Ian Munro supports the push for accelerated deregulation and no-holds-barred competition in the local telephone service market.
Rural N.B. can thrive
Comments from the co-chair of New Brunswick's self-sufficiency task force appear to have rural pitted against urban. In this front page story, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains that the rural/urban divide is a myth.
Three Reasons to be in Afghanistan
Recent CBC polls suggest that a majority of Canadians continue to badly misinterpret Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. AIMS Security and Defence Intern Alex Wilner sets out to ameliorate the situation. In this Op/Ed, Wilner outlines three compelling reasons for Canada’s continued military involvement in the beleaguered state.
Cut taxes to boost N.B. salaries, province told
New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham's suggestion to increase wages to keep easterners at home, has some merit. However, in this front page story in the Times & Transcript, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill suggests to find the money for higher wages, there have to be some change in the way business is conducted.
Should Some Pigs Be More Equal Than Others?
A protest at Province House by hog farmers demanding more money from the provincial government prompted AIMS Director of Research to ask why. In this article that appeared in both major dailies in Nova Scotia, Ian Munro suggests farmers cannot expect to be treated any differently than any other family business.