Good for you, if you have a job (and keep it)
AIMS Research Intern Andreas Korfmann explains how raising the minimum wage can have unintended consequences such as higher prices and unemployment rates.
The Way We’ll Get By
Perry Newman suggests people independently dig a little deeper into their pockets and their hearts to help their neighbours get through these tough economic times.
Maine’s Unrealized Human Potential
Perry Newman tells the story of a Jewish immigrant who escaped the Holocaust and found success in the US, to highlight the importance of welcoming new immigrants into our communities.
Up, Down or Sideways
AIMS Board Chair John Risley predicts politicians in the US and UK will unfortunately wait until things get worse before they attempt to remedy the current economic crisis.
Doin’ the PRPP walk
AIMS Research Fellow Harry Koza argues that, while the PRPP is a timid step to be sure, it is at least a step in the right direction.
Healthy Cuts
Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia argues the Health Minister should show real courage and find 3% of the public savings she is requiring of the regional health authorities.
AIMS Submission to the House of Commons respecting CETA Negotiations
This commentary outlines an AIMS submission to the Standing Committee on International Trade of the House of Commons, wherein AIMS strongly endorses the objectives of trade liberalization between Canada and the European Union.
Stadium Studies
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia looks at the Halifax Regional Municipality’s Stadium Analysis Report, and finds considerable challenges facing the potential stadium in Halifax. Most importantly, there doesn’t seem to be a viable business case for it.
A New Plan for N.B. Power
In this commentary, AIMS contributor Gordon Weil reviews the positive aspects and drawbacks in the proposed New Brunswick Energy Action Plan, offering solutions where potential problems arise.
Bill C-50: stimulus, EI reform, or a real solution?
In this commentary, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill emphasizes the need for the government to define whether Bill C-50 is stimulus or EI reform, and argues we can fix the current problems with the system for all affected groups.