Building a Bigger Tent
In this paper, AIMS Author Dr. Paul W. Bennett calls for a review of New Brunswick’s public education system, with the goal of creating a truly inclusive environment for all learning disabled students.
N.S. unemployment level spikes again
Nova Scotia's unemployment rate surged to 9.2%, while both New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador posted job gains. Charles Cirtwill said the modest growth in other Atlantic provinces reflects a friendlier business environment and lower taxes.
Atlantic premiers expanding joint buying
Atlantic Canadian premiers are looking to cooperate on purchasing so they can save money, but AIMS President Charles Cirtwill doubts the commitment of the premiers to saving with bulk purchasing over the long run.
Fishing for Change
AIMS Board Chair John Risley argues that reform to the current Fisheries Act and entire Canadian fishing industry is needed if we are to maintain the industry and create jobs.
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.