The Beacon – 12 February 2009
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Increasing our population, our future depends on it
An AIMS paper is forcing Nova Scotians to look at the demographic changes that are occurring. In this op-ed, businessman Rob Batherson uses the AIMS paper to explain how Nova Scotia could be in a state of crisis if nothing is done.
Labour shortage on the horizon
This story in the electronic newsletter bankrate.com highlights the AIMS paper written by Jim McNiven of the pending labour shortage in Canada.
Gas regulation hitting the mark
AIMS Money Guzzling Gas Regulation Gauge continues to generate debate on gas price regulation. In this article in the Enfield Weekly Press AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill explains that big oil is the big winner in gas regulation.
Times they are a changin’ . . How demographic reality is reshaping education
Our population is getting older. This Commentary, based on a talk to the Canadian Education Association, examines how that fact will impact education policy.
Un groupe déplore les coûts de la réglementation des prix de l’essence
AIMS Money Guzzling Gas Regulation Gauge is still causing much debate throughout the country. This story was featured in the Metro Montreal.
Now’s the time to renovate, minister says
With the Federal budget allowing for many people in the province to renovate their homes and receive a tax break on supplies many are jumping at the opportunity. But AIMS asks whither the renovator? With a labour shortage and long delays to find painters, plumbers and electricians, we need to be cautious in our estimates of what this program can do to stimulate economic activity as opposed to simply creating inflation and even greater scarcity of skills.
The morality of oilsands growth
The debate on how to ethically spend the oilsands money continues and this editorial in the Calgary Herald uses an AIMS paper to make its point.
Be irrational – please
AIMS newest research fellow has arrived with a bang. Fellow in Financial Markets Harry Koza reflects on the economy, the budget and the advice being handed out to taxpayers. He says we shouldn't foot the bill for economic stimulus at home or with government. The op-ed appears in the Montreal Gazette and Winnipeg Free-Press.
Fredericton mayor says city’s economy diversified
Fredericton mayor, Brad Woodside responds to AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill's suggestions on how to to make New Brunswick and Fredericton a more private-sector friendly place.