N.S urged to utilize joint purchasing
President & CEO of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS), Charles Cirtwill remains unconvinced that marrying the three Atlantic provinces will solve their economic woes.
In praise of income tax
This editorial from The Chronicle Herald references AIMS' recent report by author Juanita Spencer on the potential of municipal income tax in the HRM.
Maritime Morning: Charles Cirtwill ‘Municipal Income Tax for HRM?’
Charles Cirtwill joins Jordi Morgan of News 95.7's Maritime Morning to discuss AIMS' latest paper assessing the potential of a municipal income tax in the HRM.
AIMS floats municipal income tax
AIMS released a discussion paper Wednesday that said “income taxes should replace property taxes as the principal source of local revenue.”
Councillors Wrestle with Biz Tax Spikes
Article on allNovaScotia.com referencing AIMS' latest paper 'This Rose, By Any Name, Stinks.'
Municipal income tax for HRM? AIMS’ latest paper assesses the potential.
In AIMS’ latest paper, This Rose, By Any Name, Stinks, the alternative of a municipal income tax combined with a system of direct user fees for luxury services is proposed by author, Juanita Spencer
‘Problems at Trade Centre Limited’ Charles Cirtwill on CBC Information Morning
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill weighs in on the Trade Centre Limited and the Auditor General's report.
Economic action plan? Just watch him
In this op-ed, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill says that Canada’s economic action plan is well underway. Canada's premiers, who met at their summit for the economy this past week, should watch Prime Minister Harper if they want to know what he plans to do on the economy. If they want a nationally co-ordinated economic strategy, they might consider emulating him.
Baillie: Hold the line on power rates
Tory Leader Jamie Baillie says his party wants to freeze power rates and, by joining forces with our Atlantic Canada neighbours, Nova Scotians can even get cheaper electricity.Baillie said two recent studies support a regional grid — the Atlantic Energy Gateway Report and one conducted by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.
CBC Newfoundland: Charles Cirtwell, president of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies on the EI system
Charles Cirtwell, president of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, speaks about a recent study by The Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation on the EI system in Canada.