Canada tried consolidation: It didn’t work
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley writes that amalgamation in Nova Scotia resulted in higher taxes and lower quality services. He urges others to not follow this example.
Big Government isn’t always best
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley writes that big government is often less efficient and responsive than smaller government units, applying this logic to Maine politics.
The Beacon – 28 April 2011
Acountability for university funding discussed, and the idea that classrooms should be teacher-centered. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver explains how NS and NB avoid hard choices, and why Canada should give low-tax policies their due. Perry Newman reflects on complacency. AIMS Communications Officer Paige T. MacPherson to represent Atlantic Canada at Cato U.
Global Matters
In this commentary, Perry Newman, President of Atlantica Group LLB, draws on the spirit of the Jewish Passover season to reflect on why it’s important that we open our minds and think critically.
Task forces sets its goal of finding more people
A new economic task force has been set up in the Grand Lake area but instead of hunting for jobs it's searching for people. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver says the labour shortage in the province will only get worse.
Transportation leaders urged to compete
The long-awaited Atlantic Gateway will move forward is if regional transportation leaders collaborate to improve infrastructure. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says competitors have already wasted enough time lobbying Ottawa for money.