Selling Wine and Beer
In this AIMS commentary, Bill Black examines provincial liquor sales and taxation in light of a recent crackdown on in-store brewing by the province.
Selling Wine and Beer
In this AIMS commentary, Bill Black looks at the crackdown on in-store winemaking, taxation, and the role of the Provincial Government.
Let’s Break up Ontario!
In this commentary ‘Let's Break up Ontario,’ author Jim McNiven looks at the recent proposal to merge the three Maritime provinces.
Common Sense Education 1
Common Sense Education, gives parents, teachers, and students a direct window into the foolish fads that afflict our public education system
Missing the point
In this commentary AIMS Board Chair John Risley examines the attempts to reduce the deficit and resolve the fiscal cliff in the United States.
Common Sense Education: A 10-part Series
Michael Zwaagstra, AIMS Fellow in Education, presents a ten-part video series on common sense education. Watch below! Part 1: Whats wrong with our schools? Part 2: No-zero policies Part 3: Flaws in the new math Part 4: Making sure students can read Part 5: School choice Part 6: Benefits of direct instruction Part 7: Standardized [...]
What is Muskrat Power Going to Cost?
In this AIMS commentary, Bill Black looks at the true costs of the Muskrat Falls power deal.
Canada’s Broken Equalization Program
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow in Fairness in Confederation; the Ontario Perspective David McKinnon argues that Canada's equalization program is counterproductive and unprincipled.
Re-light my fire
AIMS Board Chair John Risley explains that Canada needs to put a real focus on building entrepreneurs.
Creative Cities
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia notes that Halifax lags far behind other Canadian cities in its support for the Arts.