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AIMS Intern Ryan Scarth describes the case for low business taxes. He notes that Canadian provinces have the substantial advantage of being able to set their own tax rates, an uncommon ability among sub-national jurisdictions. By lowering rates at will, provinces can compete more effectively through attracting business from elsewhere. In many countries, tax rates [...]

In The Coast, AIMS's Mannkal Intern Ryan Scarth discusses transit reform in Halifax, proposing that the city implement a Bus Rapid Transit system in lieu of a commuter rail line from Beaverbank to Downtown. This option, he argues, would be more practical and affordable for a city of Halifax's size. Read this article on The [...]