Selling Ourselves on Self-Interest
In this commentary, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver argues that the proposed Canada-European Union trade pact (CETA) is in Canada’s best interests.
Careless Intentions: Regional Consequences of National Policies
In this commentary, Don McIver, AIMS Director of Research, discusses the unintended consequences of well meaning national policies. He argues that rather than complaining about the negative consequences for the Atlantic Provinces our leaders need to recognize our unique regional reality and act within it.
Do it yourself budgeting
In this commentary, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver discusses the substantial issues that arise from the interventionist belief that fiscal manoeuvring can impact economic prospects. He suggests ways in which the government can remedy these issues.
Who Could Have Seen THAT Coming?
Economist Don McIver takes a look at the global economic meltdown, the recovery and the consequences.
A Balancing Act:
Drawing on AIMS' extensive research on fiscal policy, economist Don McIver provides the steps for Nova Scotia to get back in balance and stay there.
AIMS Remarks to Federal Finance Committee
Don McIver, Director of Research AIMS presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Is the Drive for Cheaper Drugs Costing Lives?
In these remarks to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health Don McIver, AIMS’ Director of Research, argues that Canadians must be careful the drive to supply today’s patients with low cost medicines doesn’t deprive tomorrow’s sick of the new medicines they need.