In this op-ed AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why paying more for energy makes sense. He says making us pay the true cost for electricity will make us all more frugal in how we use it, and add to the money to the public purse.
The changes that need to be made for the wireless industry to better serve Canadians.
Halifax -- Canada’s licensing framework for cellular and PCS (personal communication systems) providers is in serious need of an overhaul. A paper released today by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) says these spectrum licences should have strong property right characteristics and the licence fee regime should be amended to provide clarity and certainty. [...]
AIMS' author Gordon Weil has been a popular commentator on all things electrical in Atlantic Canada haven written extensively on the topic for the Institute. This op-ed appeared in papers around the region explaining the need the a regional power market and giving kudos for the progress that has been made in recent months.
This Commentary shows that Rob Ford's victory in Toronto is a lesson for all municipal governments in the fundamentals of running a city.
In this op-ed that appeared in numerous Atlantic newspapers, AIMS' author Gordon Weil provides tips on how governments can do the energy deals even better.
Days before promised budget consultations are to begin in New Brunswick, the finance minister says the deficit has increased by at least $50M to $800 million. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says the government needs to cut spending, increase consumption tax, but keep the income tax reform program implemented by the previousl Liberal government.
This paper examines the choices for child care and concludes Government funding for vulnerable children is a good investment of taxpayers dollars.
AIMS' report on early childhood education made headlines. This article explains how assistance for at risk children will benefit the economy and society in the long run.
Halifax – Government support of early childhood education and care programs for poor and vulnerable children is a worthwhile investment. That’s one of the conclusions of a new paper released today by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS). The paper suggests the poorest families receive a full subsidy, but the amount be reduced as [...]