Author agrees with AIMS Author Paul Bennett that the NB government needs to do a critical analysis of the Porter Aucoin inclusive education report.
As the NS Education Department is moving standardized testing for high school math and literacy from Grade 12 to Grade 10, Charles Cirtwill said adding a test in Grade 10 is fine, but without an additional Grade 12 exam, educators won’t be able to assess any improvements or failings.
In this op-ed, AIMS Senior Fellow Don McIver explains how the principles of free trade apply to Canada's healthcare system.
[AUDIO] A recent AIMS report says students with learning disabilities are not being well served by our province's education system.
Atlantic Canadian premiers are looking to cooperate on purchasing so they can save money, but AIMS President Charles Cirtwill doubts the commitment of the premiers to saving with bulk purchasing over the long run.
Nova Scotia's unemployment rate surged to 9.2%, while both New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador posted job gains. Charles Cirtwill said the modest growth in other Atlantic provinces reflects a friendlier business environment and lower taxes.
David Gratzer makes the argument that public schools have responsibility to serve healthy food, while an AIMS blog post argues that with student choice for comes responsibility.
[AUDIO] AIMS Author Salim Mansur discusses the backlash associated with multiculturalism policy in Canada.
A proposed streamlining of local service districts would see rural areas in New Brunswick amalgamated with larger districts, but AIMS Senior Fellow Don McIver warns that amalgamation doesn't always result in cost savings.
[VIDEO] latest census confirms Nova Scotia has highest percentage of senior citizens in Canada. AIMS says major adjustments will need to be made and the lifestyles of Canadians will change as a result, with a greater focus on caring for family.