Liquefied natural gas terminal plan in N.S. shelved due to drop in demand
This article looks at the reasons behind the cancellation of the planned LNG plant in Nova Scotia including comments by AIMS author Angela Tu Weissenberger.
Is the Newfoundland Fishery Finally Modernizing?
Late last year FPI announced the closure of Harbour Breton, one of its chain of ground fish plants along the south coast of Newfoundland & Labrador. This time, the government refused to invoke the provisions of the legislation that would force FPI to keep the antiquated plant running. To do so would trigger a clause forcing the government to cover FPI’s losses at Harbour Breton. For Fisheries Minister Trevor Taylor this would be the abandonment of the current government’s fisheries policy that refuses to subsidize the fishing industry. As Peter fenwick, AIMS’ Fellow on Fisheries and Newfoundland Issues, explains in this commentary - if the Newfoundland government does indeed stay this course the fishing industry may eventually evolve into the modern industry it can be.
The Education Dinner
This event celebrating AIMS' 15th Anniversary featured former Governor Jeb. Bush uses his successful experience in Florida to provide tips on improving public education.
Not much gas left in the tank
This article in the Chronicle Herald looks at offshore oil revenues and the effect on the economy.
School Boards Under Fire
AIMS author Paul W. Bennett discusses the future of the school board system in Nova Scotia.
The Beacon – 29 July 2010
A new look: AIMS launches new website
Defence of math scores doesn’t add up
This Op-Ed by AIMS President and CEO looks at Math scores in Nova Scotia compared to the rest of Canada and OECD countries
New EI rate hikes! How fair is that?
This article in The Province by the CFIB uses AIMS methodology to calculate the effect of raising EI rates.
The Beacon – 8 July 2010
AIMS' latest papers on Post Secondary Education and a report on the state of the health care system in Canada
The Beacon – 17 June 10
AIMS 15th Anniversary Dinner Choice Works: Educating our way to self-sufficiency