Ferry Tales- Chapter Two
Bill Black discusses the economics of the Yarmouth ferry deal.
Smaller Might be Better
Bill Black discusses the possible use of special purpose clinics in the Nova Scotia healthcare system in this AIMS commentary.
Selling Wine and Beer
In this AIMS commentary, Bill Black examines provincial liquor sales and taxation in light of a recent crackdown on in-store brewing by the province.
Selling Wine and Beer
In this AIMS commentary, Bill Black looks at the crackdown on in-store winemaking, taxation, and the role of the Provincial Government.
Winter Break
Dr. Paul Bennette authored ‘School’s Out, Again’, for AIMS in April 2010, responding to a report written by retired superintendent Dr. James Gunn on ‘Storm School Days’, commissioned by Nova Scotia’s Department of Education.
The Beacon-Breakfast with Scott Brison
Join AIMS as we present Scott Brison, M.P. Kings Hants, to discuss Atlantic Canada's future and the possibility of regional economic cooperation to address our region's challenges.
For Immediate Release: Cutting the cord on Canadian content
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2012 Cutting the cord on Canadian content: Protectionism in Canada’s Communications Industries HALIFAX, NS- Canadians are controlled when it comes to how we communicate with one another, how we access information and what kind of information we access. It’s time to limit the federal government’s control, to wind down Canadian [...]
Radio Free Canada
The time has come to wind down Canadian content requirements and foreign ownership restrictions in the communications sector.
Think-tank calls for referendum on HST hike in New Brunswick
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill believes now is the time for the NB Alward government to hold a referendum on raising the HST, if its’ planning to raise the tax.
P.E.I. needs to make a better impression
In this op-ed, David MacKinnon says that P.E.I needs a fundamental change. By almost any financial and economic standard, P.E.I. is failing. He suggests ways in which P.E.I can change for the better.