Canada Dollar Declines Most in 6 Months on Weak Growth Reports
BOC Governor Mark Carney, speaking at an AIMS event in Halifax, Nova Scotia, reiterated that he may raise interest rates as the economy continues to move toward full output.
**BOC’s Carney: Stagnating Europe Needs To Centralize
Europe is stagnating, rebalancing the global economy between debt and growth is stalled, and the public taxpayer should not have to pay for private banking excesses, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said.
Standard exams changing
As the NS Education Department is moving standardized testing for high school math and literacy from Grade 12 to Grade 10, Charles Cirtwill said adding a test in Grade 10 is fine, but without an additional Grade 12 exam, educators won’t be able to assess any improvements or failings.
Building a Bigger Tent is a badly needed critical analysis of New Brunswick inclusive education policies and the Porter-Aucoin report
Author agrees with AIMS Author Paul Bennett that the NB government needs to do a critical analysis of the Porter Aucoin inclusive education report.
Importing health care, by exporting domestic patients
In this op-ed, AIMS Senior Fellow Don McIver explains how the principles of free trade apply to Canada's healthcare system.
[AUDIO] Students with learning disabilities not being well served by education system: report
[AUDIO] A recent AIMS report says students with learning disabilities are not being well served by our province's education system.
MEDIA ADVISORY: AIMS to host Special Luncheon featuring Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney
On 21 June, 2012, the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies will be hosting a special AIMS Luncheon featuring Insights from Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney.
For Immediate Release: New Brunswick schools must be truly inclusive
In AIMS’ latest research paper, Dr. Paul W. Bennett calls for a review of New Brunswick’s public education system, with the goal of creating a truly inclusive environment for learning disabled students.
N.S. unemployment level spikes again
Nova Scotia's unemployment rate surged to 9.2%, while both New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador posted job gains. Charles Cirtwill said the modest growth in other Atlantic provinces reflects a friendlier business environment and lower taxes.
Atlantic premiers expanding joint buying
Atlantic Canadian premiers are looking to cooperate on purchasing so they can save money, but AIMS President Charles Cirtwill doubts the commitment of the premiers to saving with bulk purchasing over the long run.