Atlantic Schooling Costs Too Much
AIMS Director of Research and Programmes Ben Eisen and University of Manitoba Professor Emeritus Rod Clifton discuss the cost of education in Atlantic Canada and argue that it is too high.
Newfoundland’s Departure From Protectionism a Positive Development
AIMS Policy Analyst Shaun Fantauzzo discusses Newfoundland and Labrador's decision to relinquish minimum processing requirements to secure freer trade with Europe, arguing that it is a step forward for the province.
Canada Has a Diplomatic Role to Play in Ukraine
AIMS Senior Fellow of Security and Defense Studies Robert Murray discusses the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, arguing that Canada should be at the forefront of diplomatic efforts to bring the parties to a table immediately.
Reforming Atlantic Fisheries: Lessons From Iceland
AIMS Policy Analyst Shaun Fantauzzo draws a comparison between Newfoundland and Iceland, arguing that the latter's implementation of property rights is a model for reform. Furthermore, Fantauzzo suggests that CETA could act as a catalyst for additional reforms, such as abandoning protectionist policies that shield Canadian industry from competition.
Put Students First When Hiring Substitute Teachers
AIMS Fellow in Common Sense Education Michael Zwaagstra discusses policy alternatives for substitute teachers and suggests that children should be considering first.
Past Subsidies To Auto Industry Failed To Save Jobs
AIMS Policy Analyst Shaun Fantauzzo demonstrates how subsidies failed to retain jobs in North America and asserts that corporate welfare must end, citing the need to invest in job training and education.
Olympic Committee’s Support of Dictatorships Must End
AIMS Senior Fellow in Security and Defense Studies Robert Murray discusses the implications of the Olympic Committee's support of authoritarian regimes and argues that these countries are using the Olympics to mask their issues.
Obama and the Decline of American Hegemony
AIMS Senior Fellow in Security and Defense Studies Robert Murray asserts that President Obama's tenure has contributed to a decline in American hegemony and argues that global developments will pressure the United States to readjust their approach to foreign policy.
Government Should Butt-out on E-cigarettes
AIMS Policy Analyst Shaun Fantauzzo discusses excessive government regulation through the lens of e-cigarette restrictions, arguing that the state should allow individuals to choose their patterns of consumption without unnecessary impediments.
Doorknob Ban Isn’t an Open-and-Shut Solution
AIMS President and CEO Marco Navarro-Genie makes the case that Halifax's proposal to mandate levered handles creates potential risks for children.