AIMS Educates NS Minister on its Report Card
Open Letter to Jamie Muir
MP Seeks AIMS’ Expertise on Equalization Question
Prince Albert MP Brian Fitzpatrick turned to the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies when he had questions about equalization saying he valued the extensive work AIMS has done on the issue.
Grano Series – The American Empire
On March 10, 2005, John Lukacs delivered the fourth and final talk in the 2004-05 Grano series. He spoke to American imperialism: The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies has been a partner since the series inception.
Paul Martin Flubs Leadership Test on Missile Defence
Paul Martin needed to show leadership on missile defence. In a commentary on CBC National Radio, AIMS president Brian Lee Crowley says the Prime Minister flubbed the test on two counts. First by giving the Americans the impression Canada would participate and then reneging and second by not convincing opponents that it is in Canada's best interest to support the initiative.
Rob from the rich? Not if you want to help the poor, especially in the Third World.
There is no mystery as to what makes business work, in the Third World or any other. International development policies that turn a blind eye to ravening and corrupt local governments, and try to make up for the damage caused by those governments by supplying capital and other services that properly functioning markets would easily provide on their own, are doomed to failure. Canada and other rich nations should concentrate our efforts on finding ways to get local governments to behave in ways that are less destructive and corrupt and more open and accountable - real, enforceable property rights, the rule of law, functioning and accesible courts, anti-corruption policies and fair and predictable regulation will go farther than western cash.
Why some provinces do better on the AIMS’ high school report card
It is fitting that the third AIMS’ report card on Atlantic Canadian high schools is being released only a few months after the latest international data from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). In 2001, the Atlantic Provinces ranked seventh, eighth, ninth and 10th out of the ten Canadian provinces on the international assessments in reading, math and science. In 2003, only Newfoundland and Labrador has escaped the basement -sitting at either 5th or 6th out of ten depending on the measure – with the other three provinces busily rearranging the deck chairs.
AIMS’ 3rd Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canada’s High Schools
Tracking school performance pays off for Newfoundland & Labrador and Francophone New Brunswick as they move to the head of the class
AIMS 3rd Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canada’s High Schools
The AIMS 3rd Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools has been released and the grades aren’t much to brag about. Half of the 265 high schools assessed scored a C or C+ and less than 5% ranked an A or A+ grade.
The Beacon, March 8, 2005
In the latest edition of The Beacon hear what businessmen in Buffalo, New York have to say about AIMS' Atlantica concept, travel to California to read the AIMS' position on the cross-border prescription drug trade, and read about a politician who did the right thing.
Are anti-terrorist regulations trumping commerce in North America?
In the post September 11th era the focus being placed on security is understandable and necessary. Transactions crossing international borders must be secured and free of terrorist threats. On the other side of the equation lies the concern of retailers and distributors who depend on a well managed an efficient border so that delays don’t drive up costs and threaten business opportunities for the Atlantica region.