P.E.I. a leader in economic growth, says TD
As TD places PEI in the top three provinces for economic growth in 2012, AIMS President Charles Cirtwill is concerned about the short-term nature of the economic drivers.
Businesses welcome promised tax cut in N.S. budget
As NS prepares for the provincial budget, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver said the original increase in the HST put the province at a competitive disadvantage and sends the wrong message.
Picard on Health: Mixed medicine and messages
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill reflects on Picard's recent healthcare talk in Halifax.
Two tier healthcare foisted on Canadians
AIMS Health Policy Fellow David Zitner argues that the two-tiered system of government funded healthcare that currently exists in Canada is likely not what Tommy Douglas had in mind.
NSTU fiddles with education ‘facts’
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill separates 'truth' from perception in the latest NSTU advertisements. He concludes that simply spending more on education is not the answer - we need to spend more wisely.
Rescuing kids with learning disabilities: Extending the lifeline
In this op-ed, AIMS Author Paul W. Bennett makes the case for expanding the Nova Scotia Tuition Support Program, which serves as an educational lifeline for learning disabled kids in the province.
Why the Bridgeway model works for students with learning disabilities
In this op-ed, Bridgeway Academy Founder Lucinda Low applauds AIMS for its latest research paper calling for the expansion of the Nova Scotia Tuition Support Program.
Truly life-changing program
In this op-ed, Kevin Burrell explains how the Nova Scotia Tuition Support Program enabled his learning disabled son to academically flourish at Bridgeway Academy.
We are the 5 percent!
In this op-ed, Don McIver argues that the same economic forces that stimulate wealth generation in advanced countries also foster a more equitable income share in developing countries.
Special needs students struggling in current system
AIMS Author Paul W. Bennett discusses his recent AIMS paper which calls for the expansion of the Nova Scotia Tuition Support Program