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Disclose details of $300 million loan payments to Irving: critics

The Minister of Economic and Rural Development says he’s hesitant to release the details of $304 million in government loans to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for fear of jeopardizing relations with the company – but local political observers aren’t buying that argument.Charles Cirtwill, president of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, says the province has an obligation to disclose the interest rates and repayment terms of the deal.

By | December 11th, 2012|In the Media|Comments Off on Disclose details of $300 million loan payments to Irving: critics
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Maritime Connection: How do you feel about a Maritime Union?

How do you feel about a Maritime Union? Charles Cirtwill of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies on CBC's Maritime Connection

By | December 11th, 2012|Media Appearances|Comments Off on Maritime Connection: How do you feel about a Maritime Union?
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Information Morning Cape Breton: Economic Outlook

AIMS President & CEO on NS and Newfoundland's economy on CBC Information Morning Cape Breton.

By | December 10th, 2012|Media Appearances|Comments Off on Information Morning Cape Breton: Economic Outlook
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Information Morning NS: Economics panel weighs in on the federal budget

Charles Cirtwill of AIMS and Larry Haiven of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives give their thoughts on the federal dollars and cents.

By | December 10th, 2012|Media Appearances|Comments Off on Information Morning NS: Economics panel weighs in on the federal budget
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CBC Information Morning: Charles Cirtwill on NS Economy Outlook

NewPage is an important pillar in Nova Scotia's economy. But with danger of it toppling over, we try and size up the strength of the other economic pillars across the province with Charles Cirtwill, President of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, and Larry Haiven, a research associate for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

By | December 10th, 2012|Media Appearances|Comments Off on CBC Information Morning: Charles Cirtwill on NS Economy Outlook
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The Beacon- Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from AIMS

As another year draws to a close, AIMS would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a joyous Holiday Season. 2012 has been a very successful year for AIMS, made possible through the generosity of our donors.

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The Beacon-October 18

Latest AIMS commentary 'The Muskrat Falls Hydro Project: Opportunities and Risks,'Eye on the Economy: Health care monopoly 'under fire,' Upcoming AIMS events 'Who can the government trust? In Italy they think the government can trust YOU!' and 'Open for Business: Creating Wealth Through Better Health'

By | December 10th, 2012|Newsletters|Comments Off on The Beacon-October 18
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The Beacon- November 29

AIMS is Moving!, Latest AIMS paper, 'This Rose, By Any Name, Stinks,' AIMS health care conference ‘Open for Business: Creating Wealth Through Better Health,’ Commentary by AIMS Board Chair John Risley, Op-ed by AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill 'Economic action plan? Just watch him.'

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N.S urged to utilize joint purchasing

President & CEO of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS), Charles Cirtwill remains unconvinced that marrying the three Atlantic provinces will solve their economic woes.

By | December 10th, 2012|In the Media|Comments Off on N.S urged to utilize joint purchasing
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Canada’s Broken Equalization Program

In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow in Fairness in Confederation; the Ontario Perspective David McKinnon argues that Canada's equalization program is counterproductive and unprincipled.

By | December 7th, 2012|Op-ed|Comments Off on Canada’s Broken Equalization Program
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