In his fortnightly column in the Chronicle-Herald AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill says that we need to re-examine the way we fund post-secondary education. He says that instead of subsidizing institutions we should instead be giving money directly to students and allow them to choose the institution that meets their needs.
Outmigration may heightened Atlantic Canada's population crisis, but it may have some hidden benefits for Atlantic business. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwills says that Atlantic Canadians working outside the region may seek to do business with familiar, trusted Atlantic Canadian companies, which will benefit the region's economy.
AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill welcomes news that New Brunswick is taking a serious look at data collection and student testing. However, he points out it is how educators use data that will help make improvements to the public education system.
AIMS is a leading proponent of standardized testing in public schools, and it appears governments are finally getting the message. As New Brunswick reconsiders its options, AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill points out that the top performing provinces in Canada all have standardized testing regimes. He says using the data from testing has helped Newfoundland and Labrador make dramatic improvements.
This edition of Atlantica features articles on the benefits delivered by greater integration between the U.S. and Canada, a blueprint for fixing the North American transportation network and a paper on the history of Atlantica.
This edition of the Beacon explores issues ranging from urban development to the Atlantic Gateway to education.
The province of New Brunswick is poised to post a $79-million surplus. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill says that money will be best spent paying down the provincial debt and ensuring that tax rates won't need to be hiked again.
AIMS Senior Fellow in Urban Policy Patrick Luciani challenges the theory that municipal growth is driven by creative citizens.
Author and transportation expert Stephen Blank examines the trade corridors that extend from Canada to Mexico and enrich the North American continent.
Canada's labour shortage is no more critical than in Atlantic Canada where an ageing population is compounded by high out-migration and low immigration. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill says while more immigrants are attracted to Nova Scotia, the province needs to do even more.