Report: Subsidize early care, education
AIMS' report on early childhood education made headlines. This article explains how assistance for at risk children will benefit the economy and society in the long run.
Province now $800M in the red
Days before promised budget consultations are to begin in New Brunswick, the finance minister says the deficit has increased by at least $50M to $800 million. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says the government needs to cut spending, increase consumption tax, but keep the income tax reform program implemented by the previousl Liberal government.
Build a regional power market
In this op-ed that appeared in numerous Atlantic newspapers, AIMS' author Gordon Weil provides tips on how governments can do the energy deals even better.
On energy, capitalize on geography, says official
AIMS' Commentary on the need to reform regulations covering the interprovincial and international transmission of electricity made the front page of the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal.
Do small businesses have a fighting chance against today’s challenges?
In this cover sotry in the Nova Scotia Business Journal, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains Nova Scotia has to do more to make life easier for small business. He points out taxes are too high in the province and the red tape too thick.
Gas gridlock traps N.B. users
A dispute brewing over natual gas distribution and costs in New Brunswick is an example of what happens when government interfers. In this article, AIMS President & CEO explains what went wrong.
Experts predict Tories will raise taxes
As New Brunswick prepares to swear in a new provincial government, AIMS Preisdent Charles Cirtwill looks to the past to suggest what may happen. He says it is unlikely the Tories will keep their promise not to increase taxes.
Message to Tories: Do not abandon plan
Tax incentives are a better way to stimulate the economy than handing out money. In this artcile, AIMS' Charles Cirtwill suggests if the new Tory government in New Brunswick is going to adopt any of the plans of the former Liberal government it should stick with tax reform. l
‘The numbers are pretty bad’
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill suggests one way that New Brunswick can boost its employment figures is to make the province attractive for business. He says government can't spend its way to prosperity.
Mr. Alward, cut Nova Scotia a break
In this tongue in cheek op-ed, AIMS President & CEO explains why the Tory win in New Brunswick should be good newes for the NDP government in Nova Scotia.