Businesses welcome promised tax cut in N.S. budget
As NS prepares for the provincial budget, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver said the original increase in the HST put the province at a competitive disadvantage and sends the wrong message.
Tax Reform Must Begin With Spending Cuts
In the midst of Canada’s budget season, AIMS has an important piece of advice for government and opposition alike: before we talk about whether taxes are fair, we need to talk about what taxes are for.
Picard on Health: Mixed medicine and messages
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill reflects on Picard's recent healthcare talk in Halifax.
For Immediate Release: Tax reform must begin with spending cuts
Before we talk about whether taxes are fair, we need to talk about what taxes are for.
Two tier healthcare foisted on Canadians
AIMS Health Policy Fellow David Zitner argues that the two-tiered system of government funded healthcare that currently exists in Canada is likely not what Tommy Douglas had in mind.
AIMS on Campus Inaugural Maritimes Tour with Michael Zwaagstra
AIMS on Campus is kicking off its first speaking tour in the Maritime provinces Monday, March 26th to Thursday, March 29th. The tour features award-winning teacher and author Michael Zwaagstra, who will talk about his book, What’s Wrong With Our Schools (And How We Can Fix Them).
NSTU fiddles with education ‘facts’
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill separates 'truth' from perception in the latest NSTU advertisements. He concludes that simply spending more on education is not the answer - we need to spend more wisely.
We are the 5 percent!
In this op-ed, Don McIver argues that the same economic forces that stimulate wealth generation in advanced countries also foster a more equitable income share in developing countries.
Truly life-changing program
In this op-ed, Kevin Burrell explains how the Nova Scotia Tuition Support Program enabled his learning disabled son to academically flourish at Bridgeway Academy.
Why the Bridgeway model works for students with learning disabilities
In this op-ed, Bridgeway Academy Founder Lucinda Low applauds AIMS for its latest research paper calling for the expansion of the Nova Scotia Tuition Support Program.