An eventful week in Atlantic Canada
MP for Beauce Maxime Bernier had breakfast and interesting discussion on public policy issues with a group from the Atlantic Institute of Market Studies, Atlantic Canada’s free market think tank.
More hydro, More profit
Heavy rains behind increase in output for NB Power - AIMS President Charles Cirtwill comments.
Future of rural schools in doubt
AIMS President Charles Cirtwill says we need to have a panic-free discussion about education without calling each other names - which is what's happening presently. The issue of declining enrolment must be addressed. Our kids need quality education.
Health Care: Why the Veil of Secrecy?
David Zitner, family doctor, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, and Health Policy Fellow with the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, urges Atlantic Canadian legislators to update our information systems in health care.
NB Liquor studies options
AIMS President Charles Cirtwill says New Brunswick Liquor is a good candidate for sell-off, to cut costs and increase profits.
Let’s get rid of energy board
Reader cites AIMS study to save taxpayers money and reduce the provincial deficit.
Alberta schools apple of U.K.’s eye, but not emulated at home
UK schools are taking tips from Alberta's education system, so why aren't other Canadian provinces? AIMS President Charles Cirtwill explains the politics behind the inaction.
Focus on solutions, not posturing: Expert
AIMS President Charles Cirtwill says when it comes to education, elected officials should focus on solutions, not posturing. Education needs to advance with the rest of our society.
Ontario tops study
The Canada Health Consumer Index, released by the FRontier Centre for Public POlicy in co-operation with AIMS generated discussion across the country, including this story on the on-line Canoe news service.
N.B. throne speech gets mixed reviews
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill says the NB government has to do more than just say it has a financial problem, it has to provide details of how to solve it.