Think!
In this commentary, John Risley discusses the decline of common sense and long-term thinking in the Western world. He writes that we need to reclaim our thinking skills to be competitive in the future.
Pensions in Crisis
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia addresses fact that 62% of Nova Scotians do not belong to a pension plan, and the high taxes aren’t helping. Black finds areas the government could cut down on bloated public sector pensions.
Rural N.B. enjoys power surge
As New Brunswick population moves from country to cities, rural voters have stronger voice than urban voters in the NB Legislature. This trend is not unique to the province.
Province warned not to follow N.S. example
As New Brunswick pursues university funding agreement, AIMS President Charles Cirtwill warns not to follow Nova Scotia example.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls for more sense within equalization
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce released a report suggesting Canada's productivity is being jeopardized by transfer payments between provinces. AIMS refers to equalization and transfer payments as 'the help that hurts.'
Amalgamation: no quick fix
In light of recent discussions about whether Rothesay and Quispamsis should amalgamate into a city, the pros and cons of amalgamation are discussed.
Auditor questions industry funding program
New Brunswick's auditor general says Business New Brunswick should set targets and make public whether it is getting value for money from The Financial Assistance to Industry Program. AIMS President Charles Cirtwill says the auditor general's recommendations won't prevent Business New Brunswick from making bad funding decisions, and suggests not funding companies at all, or providing payroll rebates once jobs are created.
Highway tolls unwanted tax, say industries
As the New Brunswick government considers adding highway tolls, AIMS President Charles Cirtwill explains that such an act can be an effective value-added tax, but this is not the case in New Brunswick.
Nostalgia isn’t a strategy
In this commentary, Perry Newman, AIMS Board Member and President of the Atlantica Group LLC calls on political leaders and policymakers in Maine to look toward the future for economic growth, instead of reminiscing about the past.
Health Care: Why the Veil of Secrecy?
David Zitner, family doctor, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, and Health Policy Fellow with the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, urges Atlantic Canadian legislators to update our information systems in health care.