The morality of oilsands growth
The debate on how to ethically spend the oilsands money continues and this editorial in the Calgary Herald uses an AIMS paper to make its point.
Now’s the time to renovate, minister says
With the Federal budget allowing for many people in the province to renovate their homes and receive a tax break on supplies many are jumping at the opportunity. But AIMS asks whither the renovator? With a labour shortage and long delays to find painters, plumbers and electricians, we need to be cautious in our estimates of what this program can do to stimulate economic activity as opposed to simply creating inflation and even greater scarcity of skills.
Fredericton mayor says city’s economy diversified
Fredericton mayor, Brad Woodside responds to AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill's suggestions on how to to make New Brunswick and Fredericton a more private-sector friendly place.
Be irrational – please
AIMS newest research fellow has arrived with a bang. Fellow in Financial Markets Harry Koza reflects on the economy, the budget and the advice being handed out to taxpayers. He says we shouldn't foot the bill for economic stimulus at home or with government. The op-ed appears in the Montreal Gazette and Winnipeg Free-Press.
Atlantic Canada’s drivers pay more for gas regulation: think-tank
The AIMS Money Guzzling Gas Regulation Gauge has stirred much controvery over the cost of gas regulation to Atlantic Canadian consumers. This CBC article takes a look at a few of the arguments on both sides of the coin.
Paying too much for gas?
AIMS report on gas price regulation continues to make headlines across the region, including this editorial in the Corner Brook Western Star.
All gov’t programs on table: Boudreau
New Brunswick may be faced with cutting government programs as they face a $500 million deficit. AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill offers two alternatives to help cut spending, aside from government programs.
Private sector must grow to combat losses in the civil service
New Brunswick is going to have to start building its private sector to help match the loss in the public sector. AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill explains how growing the private sector is good for the people of New Brunswick and the economy.
Regulation is working: O’Brien
AIMS report on gas price regulation shows that consumers in Newfoundland have paid up to $65 million more for gasoline because of regulation. The province refutes the number, but uses the figure taxpayers spend to regulate gas prices, not the extra money they pay at the pumps because of price regulation.
The steep price of gas stability
AIMS latest paper, What's Missing from you Wallet? and its Money Guzzling Gas Regulation Gauge prompted this column in the Halifax Chronicle Herald by business editor Roger Taylor.