AIMS is part of a new national informal coalition of not-for-profit and think tank organizations that agree the issue of federal transfers to the provinces needs to be placed firmly on the national agenda.
In this op-ed, Juanita Spencer argues that equalization should be distributed through local governments, shifting the funds from provinces to people.
AIMS Senior Fellow Don McIver talks local government reform as New Brunswickers get closer to their local election dates.
AIMS Senior Fellow Don McIver argues that workers in Newfoundland and Labrador deserve better than the current equalization structure allows.
AIMS Senior Fellow Don McIver describes the distortions of Canada’s equalization program, highlighting that low-income federal taxpayers in “have” provinces indirectly contribute revenues that benefit high income earners in recipient provinces.
AIMS Director of Research Don McIver comments on EI changes suggested by Ottawa, that may require people to take local jobs now filled by foreign labourers.
AIMS Board Chair John Risley asks the bold question: are Canadians brave enough to allow our First Nations to be a truly independent community within Canada?
Angus McBeath, AIMS Fellow in Public Education Reform: Edmonton Public Schools - Strengthening Student and Parent Choice and Accountability for Results
As TD places PEI in the top three provinces for economic growth in 2012, AIMS President Charles Cirtwill is concerned about the short-term nature of the economic drivers.
David MacKinnon, AIMS Fellow in Common Sense in Confederation, The Ontario Perspective, takes issue with the approach the federal government has been taking in relation to the regional subsidies, proposing changes that could lead to Maritime prosperity.