Businesses welcome promised tax cut in N.S. budget
As NS prepares for the provincial budget, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver said the original increase in the HST put the province at a competitive disadvantage and sends the wrong message.
Tax Reform Must Begin With Spending Cuts
In the midst of Canada’s budget season, AIMS has an important piece of advice for government and opposition alike: before we talk about whether taxes are fair, we need to talk about what taxes are for.
Picard on Health: Mixed medicine and messages
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill reflects on Picard's recent healthcare talk in Halifax.
For Immediate Release: Tax reform must begin with spending cuts
Before we talk about whether taxes are fair, we need to talk about what taxes are for.
First Things First
AIMS Director of Research Don McIver calls for all levels of government to cut spending and get their expenditure in order, then pursue tax reform.
Two tier healthcare foisted on Canadians
AIMS Health Policy Fellow David Zitner argues that the two-tiered system of government funded healthcare that currently exists in Canada is likely not what Tommy Douglas had in mind.
AIMS on Campus Inaugural Maritimes Tour with Michael Zwaagstra
AIMS on Campus is kicking off its first speaking tour in the Maritime provinces Monday, March 26th to Thursday, March 29th. The tour features award-winning teacher and author Michael Zwaagstra, who will talk about his book, What’s Wrong With Our Schools (And How We Can Fix Them).
Missed Opportunities
Bill Black argues that selling liquor is not a core service in Nova Scotia, and the option of privatizing sales should be explored by the government.
NSTU fiddles with education ‘facts’
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill separates 'truth' from perception in the latest NSTU advertisements. He concludes that simply spending more on education is not the answer - we need to spend more wisely.
An Atlantic Canadian Perspective on The Drummond Report
This commentary identifies some of the recommendations in Ontario’s Drummond Report that could be applied towards achieving a dramatic improvement in Atlantic Canada’s fiscal circumstances.