AIMS rates Antigonish high school No. 1 in its annual report
AIMS' Ninth Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools ranks Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School in Antigonish the top school in Nova Scotia.
AIMS releases Ninth Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools
AIMS released its Ninth Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools. Press releases for each Atlantic province are included.
Media Advisory
AIMS to release its 9th Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools this Wednesday, November 16th at 7:00 A.M. (ATL).
Dare to change the status quo
An AIMS study stating New Brunswick has the largest civil service per capita in Canada is referenced in this article about eliminating the province's structural deficit.
Highway tolls still a good idea, ex-minister says
Former NB Liberal Transportation minister says tolling the highway between Fredericton and Moncton is still a great idea to raise provincial revenue. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says although they were a good idea when province couldn't fund it, changing their mind one more time is ill-advised.
MP should take course in Economics 101
In this op-ed, AIMS Board Vice Chair Dianne Kelderman suggests that a local MP - and anyone who thinks exporting our workforce to Alberta is good for Nova Scotia's economy - may need a lesson in Economics 101.
Education interview with Angus McBeath
In this interview, choice in public education is discussed. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill and AIMS Senior Education Fellow Angus McBeath are interviewed on the Edmonton school system and the merits of choice in education.
Mind the Gap
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill is interviewed on "the achievement gap" in education, that addresses the issue of some students in certainl demographics beyond their control falling behind in education success.
The Beacon – 4 November 2011
AIMS Director of Research Don McIver recommends the elimination of MLA pensions in Nova Scotia. MP Stephane Dion discusses the future of Canada's political system. AIMS highlights an FCPP paper on saying goodbye to forced funding of union advertising. Livio Di Matteo assesses the effectiveness of public health programs in Canada. Bill Black chases the jobs, and Don McIver discusses how governments cling to transfer payments.
The Beacon – 20 October 2011
AIMS is hosting a Luncheon Briefing with MP Stéphane Dion on November 3rd to discuss the future of Canada's political system. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver argues that a comprehensive trade agreement with Europe (CETA) is in Canada's best interests. McIver also discusses regional consequences of national policies, and questions the culture of entitlement surrounding MLA compensation in Nova Scotia.