Who Could Have Seen THAT Coming?
Economist Don McIver takes a look at the global economic meltdown, the recovery and the consequences.
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Millions and millions of dollars are spent each year on the collection of health care data. This paper reveals that the collection may be happening, but using that information to actually improve the Canadian health care system is not happening.
AIMS’ 8th Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools
Atlantic Canadians know more today about what is happening in their high schools than they did when the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) released its first report card in 2003. With the release of the AIMS 8th Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools; parents, students, teachers and the public are being urged to do more with the information.
A Third Option for the Health Care Debate
AIMS Fellow in Health Care Policy Dr. David Zitner teams up with Dianne Kelderman, CEO of the Nova Scotia Cooperative Council, to explain how community-controlled, user-centred health care is an option worth considering.
Ideas Matter 6
The sixth edition of AIMS' public policy magazine Ideas Matter takes a revised look at Atlantica and provides an update on what has been accomplished and what is left to do.
Behind the classroom door
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) in cooperation with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy (FCPP) release the broadest set of public information ever presented on Western Canadian high schools.
An Economic Future with Smaller Numbers
Atlantic Canada has fewer people than projected just a decade ago, and more of us are in the older demographic. In other words we are fewer than expected and older than expected. This paper is an update of AIMS' research more than a decade ago that first pointed to the looming population crunch
The End of that 70’s Show
Communications consultant and former AIMS research director Ian Munro explores the antiquated rules that govern Canada's communications sector. He calls for a complete overhaul and makes strong recommendations on how to bring the regulatory regime into the 21st century.
Zone-ability
This latest paper in the port series examines Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and concludes such an economic zone would provide numerous benefits to the region. However, it warns, failure to act will prove to be an opportunity lost, while others grasp the potential and act.
Go East Go West
It's the second largest harbour in the world, yet the Port of Halifax is far from being considered one of the busiest. However, its importance to the city and the region could be significant as a generator of economic growth. It needs a kick start, and now during this downturn may be just the time. In Go East Go West, John Huang reviews the routes to get goods from Asia to North America, and examines what needs to get done to make Halifax a significant link.