Lessons in Toronto:
This Commentary shows that Rob Ford's victory in Toronto is a lesson for all municipal governments in the fundamentals of running a city.
Build a regional power market
In this op-ed that appeared in numerous Atlantic newspapers, AIMS' author Gordon Weil provides tips on how governments can do the energy deals even better.
Province now $800M in the red
Days before promised budget consultations are to begin in New Brunswick, the finance minister says the deficit has increased by at least $50M to $800 million. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says the government needs to cut spending, increase consumption tax, but keep the income tax reform program implemented by the previousl Liberal government.
See Dick Grow Old, See Jane Retire:
This paper examines the choices for child care and concludes Government funding for vulnerable children is a good investment of taxpayers dollars.
Report: Subsidize early care, education
AIMS' report on early childhood education made headlines. This article explains how assistance for at risk children will benefit the economy and society in the long run.
Getting it right from the start:
Halifax – Government support of early childhood education and care programs for poor and vulnerable children is a worthwhile investment. That’s one of the conclusions of a new paper released today by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS). The paper suggests the poorest families receive a full subsidy, but the amount be reduced as income, and therefore ability-to-pay, rise. [...]