David Gratzer: Why conservatives treat access to junk food as a freedom
David Gratzer makes the argument that public schools have responsibility to serve healthy food, while an AIMS blog post argues that with student choice for comes responsibility.
Uniformity isn’t the answer
A proposed streamlining of local service districts would see rural areas in New Brunswick amalgamated with larger districts, but AIMS Senior Fellow Don McIver warns that amalgamation doesn't always result in cost savings.
[AUDIO] Multiculturalism: Backlash in Canada?
[AUDIO] AIMS Author Salim Mansur discusses the backlash associated with multiculturalism policy in Canada.
AIMS Ninth Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies is pleased to present its Ninth Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools.
Juanita Spencer on equalization: Pay people, not provinces
In this op-ed, Juanita Spencer argues that shifting equalization funds from provinces to people would achieve our constitutional commitments and goals, and provide incentives encouraging local governments to meet local demands.
[VIDEO] Census data portrays a senior boom in the Maritimes
[VIDEO] latest census confirms Nova Scotia has highest percentage of senior citizens in Canada. AIMS says major adjustments will need to be made and the lifestyles of Canadians will change as a result, with a greater focus on caring for family.
[VIDEO] Charles Cirtwill and Ezra Levant: Discussing EI changes
[VIDEO] AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill joins Ezra Levant on The Source to discuss the recent changes to EI and how they impact the Maritimes.
Economic development: Too many tentacles?
As Ottawa plans to pull funding from 50-odd regional development organizations, an AIMS report questions if they are necessary, or if there is a better way to provide localized investment advice.
Mayor OK with giving people equalization payments
AIMS' idea of giving federal equalization payments directly to individuals, instead of provincial or municipal governments, has some merit, according to CBRM Mayor John Morgan.
[AUDIO] Assessing the EI changes
AIMS President Charles Cirtwill and others offer insight as to how new Conservative EI policy will affect Atlantic Canadians, on CBC Information Morning.