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.
The future of Canada’s political system
In this commentary, based on a talk delivered at an AIMS Luncheon Briefing in Halifax, Stéphane Dion, Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent-Cartierville, discusses the realignment of federal political parties, the possibility of an elected Senate, and the re-balancing of representation in the House of Commons.
Former Liberal leader Dion says elected Senate would be a mistake for country
In a talk delivered to an AIMS Luncheon Briefing, Stephane Dion expressed that he is against the idea of an elected senate.
Halifax think tank recommends axing pensions for N.S. politicians
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies is recommending that pensions for members of the Nova Scotia legislature be eliminated or drastically transformed.
Rick’s Rants Wednesday November 2nd/2011
A report this week by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies recommends MLA pensions be eliminated or drastically changed.