For Immediate Release: Give Federal Transfers to People, not Provinces
AIMS latest paper proposes a new model of equalization that involves giving federal transfers directly to individuals, not provinces.
For Immediate Release: National Coalition Launched on Transfers to Provinces
AIMS is part of a new national informal coalition of not-for-profit and think tank organizations that agree the issue of federal transfers to the provinces needs to be placed firmly on the national agenda.
Tax Reform Must Begin With Spending Cuts
In the midst of Canada’s budget season, AIMS has an important piece of advice for government and opposition alike: before we talk about whether taxes are fair, we need to talk about what taxes are for.
For Immediate Release: Tax reform must begin with spending cuts
Before we talk about whether taxes are fair, we need to talk about what taxes are for.
For Immediate Release: Lifeline needs to extend province-wide
AIMS Author Paul W. Bennett is calling for an expansion of the Nova Scotia Tuition Support Program.
For Immediate Release: Globalization Improves International Equity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE15 FEBRUARY 2011 GLOBALIZATION IMPROVES INTERNATIONAL EQUITYHalifax: ‘Globalization’ is socially vilified for its apparent contribution to rising national income disparities, yet AIMS’ latest paper highlights that global trade has also contributed to substantially narrowing the income spread between countries. In The 99% Solution, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver argues that “the same [...]
AIMS Director of Research calls for the abolishment of Regional Development Authorities in Nova Scotia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE29 NOVEMBER 2011 AIMS Director of Research calls for the abolishment of Regional Development Authorities in Nova ScotiaHalifax: The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies’ Director of Research Don McIver is calling for an end to Regional Development Authorities in Nova Scotia. His view is outlined in a new AIMS paper entitled Nova Scotians [...]
AIMS Contributor highlights weaknesses in new plan for N.B. Power
Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) contributor Gordon Weil is proposing revisions to the new plan for New Brunswick Power in his latest AIMS commentary, A New Plan for N.B. Power.
AIMS releases Ninth Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools
AIMS released its Ninth Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools. Press releases for each Atlantic province are included.
Media Advisory
AIMS to release its 9th Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools this Wednesday, November 16th at 7:00 A.M. (ATL).