Dr. Paul Bennett oped featured in the Chronicle Herald
On June 13th, 2018, AIMS author Dr. Paul Bennett had an opinion piece published in the Chronicle Herald titled "Opaque site selection process for new Eastern Shore school riles residents." The article discusses the current state of education governance and accountability, outlining definite problems and possible solutions. Bennett's latest AIMS study is referenced at the end of the article. Read [...]
Trade Wars, Mustard and Ketchup
By SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS (AIMS Senior Fellow) We are now officially at war with the United States – in a trade war that is. In response to U.S.-imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum, Canada intends to do the same on our side. Like any trade war, it could unfortunately escalate. Canada will unlawfully implement counter-measures which will take effect on July [...]
Marco Navarro-Génie: what does the Trans Mountain Purchase mean?
On Wednesday May 30th, 2018, AIMS President and CEO Marco Navarro-Génie joined the Sheldon MacLeod Show to express his reaction to the Trudeau government purchasing the Trans Mountain pipeline from Kinder Morgan.
Shrinkflation is a thing
By Sylvain Charlebois (AIMS Senior Fellow) Most consumers are always concerned about the cost of food. We constantly look for bargains and the food industry knows it. According to a recent survey (by Dalhousie University), almost 60% of all Canadian consumers consider price as one of the top three decision criteria when grocery shopping. Price is key, no matter what. [...]
AIMS Op-Ed Mention in Windsor Square
An opinion piece by Ontario Director of the CTF, Christine Van Geyn, discussing gas price reduction in the upcoming Ontario provincial election mentioned the findings of AIMS study What's Still Missing from Your Wallet? as a basis for the article's critique of regulated gas prices. Read here
High Crude Prices are a Double-Edged Sword: with Ed Hollett
On May 18th, 2018, AIMS Senior Research Fellow Ed Hollett was quoted in an article published by the CBC discussing the impact of the recent Husky Energy discovery. Read the full article here