In the Media

In this op-ed, AIMS President & CEO responds to the the Canadian Federation of Independent Business' (CFIB) remarks that the idea of a municipal tax is unworkable and impossible. In fact, income taxes or income surtaxes are the main source of municipal revenue in many countries. Introducing a mix of income taxes and user fees, as suggested in a recent paper published by AIMS, would avoid many of the common “root” problems associated with property taxation.

The Minister of Economic and Rural Development says he’s hesitant to release the details of $304 million in government loans to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for fear of jeopardizing relations with the company – but local political observers aren’t buying that argument.Charles Cirtwill, president of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, says the province has an obligation to disclose the interest rates and repayment terms of the deal.

President & CEO of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS), Charles Cirtwill remains unconvinced that marrying the three Atlantic provinces will solve their economic woes.

This editorial from The Chronicle Herald references AIMS' recent report by author Juanita Spencer on the potential of municipal income tax in the HRM.

Article on allNovaScotia.com referencing AIMS' latest paper 'This Rose, By Any Name, Stinks.'

AIMS released a discussion paper Wednesday that said “income taxes should replace property taxes as the principal source of local revenue.”

In this op-ed, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill says that Canada’s economic action plan is well underway. Canada's premiers, who met at their summit for the economy this past week, should watch Prime Minister Harper if they want to know what he plans to do on the economy. If they want a nationally co-ordinated economic strategy, they might consider emulating him.

Tory Leader Jamie Baillie says his party wants to freeze power rates and, by joining forces with our Atlantic Canada neighbours, Nova Scotians can even get cheaper electricity.Baillie said two recent studies support a regional grid — the Atlantic Energy Gateway Report and one conducted by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.

AIMS CEO and President Charles Cirtwill comments on the Nova Scotia's shipbuilding deal, $2b offshore plan and subsea cable. Cirtwill says that although the multiple projects slated for the province are promising, he recommends a dose of caution to accompany the hubris.

Dr. Lloyd Maybaum, a Calgary physician who created a stir two years ago when he wrote an article outlining his vision, was in Halifax on Thursday to share his ideas. His presentation was part of Open for Business: Creating Wealth Through Better Health, a conference hosted by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.