A recent critique of Atlantica draws some sharp criticism in this column taken from the Moncton Times and Transcript. Author Alec Bruce suggests that there needs to be less finger pointing and more realistic discussion on what the concept offers Atlantic Canadians.
This Chronicle Herald column by Jim Meek cites an innovative AIMS idea for keeping skilled workers in Atlantic Canada and the economic value therein. He also notes that AIMS is one of the few organizations contributing to this discussion in a constructive manner.
In this article from The Canadian Press, AIMS Acting President, Charles Cirtwill provides insight on New Brunswick’s Population Growth Secretariat. He says lowering taxes is a more realistic approach to attract skilled workers than the smoke and mirror efforts of “a shiny brochure”.
In this article that appeared in the Globe and Mail, AIMS Senior Policy Analyst Stephen Kymlicka shows why the cursory consideration given to Canada’s trade with India by most analysts is remarkably short-sighted. He points out that we need to get on board with trade to India or we will end up watching yet another ship of opportunity sail away without us.
This article from the Daily Gleaner covers the presentation made by AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill to the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. He explains that the labour shortage is a poor worker's best friend. Cirtwill says transition is happening and the best that governments can do is step out of the way and resist the urge to help so much.
AIMS Acting President Charles Cirtwill provided comments on a recent study criticizing the Atlantica concept. In this article from the Telegraph Journal he explains why a recent study's conclusions read more like a jaded teen's critique of homework than a useful contribution to debate.
AIMS Acting President Charles Cirtwill provided comments on a recent study criticizing the Atlantica concept. In this article from the Chronicle Herald he explains why the study's conclusions amount to nothing more than a lucid portrayal of misconceptions on Atlantica.
AIMS acting president was called upon to give Atlantica doubters the facts on the opportunities to arise from its various projects.
In this op/ed Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting President, discusses the recent removal of elected members of the Halifax Regional School Board. He suggests that the court is not the place to play the democracy card. If the former board members really believe they have been treated unfairly, they should resign forcing an election.
AIMS author Ken Boessenkool contributed this op/ed to the Globe and Mail on equalization. He makes the case for including half of resource revenues in equalization calculations.