A Disgrace
In this commentary, AIMS Board Chair John Risley discusses why government at all levels has been acting irresponsibly concerning the economy – and how they can fix it by demonstrating leadership.
Greener Pastures:
In this commentary, originally published in Atlantic Business Magazine, AIMS Board Chair John Risley suggests a common sense approach to reducing greenhouse gases.
Pensions in Crisis
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia addresses fact that 62% of Nova Scotians do not belong to a pension plan, and the high taxes aren’t helping. Black finds areas the government could cut down on bloated public sector pensions.
Think!
In this commentary, John Risley discusses the decline of common sense and long-term thinking in the Western world. He writes that we need to reclaim our thinking skills to be competitive in the future.
Nostalgia isn’t a strategy
In this commentary, Perry Newman, AIMS Board Member and President of the Atlantica Group LLC calls on political leaders and policymakers in Maine to look toward the future for economic growth, instead of reminiscing about the past.
A New Vision for Quebec and Atlantic Canada
In this commentary, MP for Beauce Maxime Bernier explains that both Quebec and Atlantic Canada are too reliant on Ottawa for equalization payments, rendering the regions as fiscal burdens. Bernier suggests reducing this burden and freeing the entrepreneurial spirit in the region.
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Family Matters; the Lebanese Success Story:
In this commentary, AIMS Board member Wadih M. Fares asks, do we underestimate family and community when focusing on “economic immigration”?
Up is down, right is left in Atlantic Canada
This commentary sheds light on how the economic realities and collective self-interest shaped the public policy environment in Atlantic Canada – and how it can be harnessed to create a classical liberal environment.
We Need More Nova Scotians
Bill Black of www.newstartns.ca writes that attracting and retaining new immigrants can make a necessary difference in Nova Scotia.