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.
Nation Building – Line by Line:
Based on testimony to a Select Committee of the House of Commons, this Commentary makes the case for the free flow of electricity across provincial borders so hydro from Labrador can power homes in Toronto, not New York.
Lessons in Toronto:
This Commentary shows that Rob Ford's victory in Toronto is a lesson for all municipal governments in the fundamentals of running a city.
Time for a Reality Check:
In this Guest Commentary, Don Mills takes a look at what needs to be done to help Nova Scotia help itself.
Freeing the Flow:
This Commentary reviews the options for improving electric industry regulation in Canada.
It’s Complicated
AIMS Board Member Perry Newman discusses the role the renewable energy sector has in the future of Maine’s economy.
The Case for Queue Jumping: Why the Robin Hood principle makes sense for public health care
The controversial idea of "queue jumping" and how it could reduce wait-times and level the health care playing field.
Recipe for Disaster: Solving a problem that doesn’t exist
Universal program fails to address real needs in early childhood education.
Doing the Right Thing the Wrong Way
A look at the recent implementation of the HST in B.C. and Ontario, the tax's economic benefits, and the flaws in our politics.
Is the Newfoundland Fishery Finally Modernizing?
Late last year FPI announced the closure of Harbour Breton, one of its chain of ground fish plants along the south coast of Newfoundland & Labrador. This time, the government refused to invoke the provisions of the legislation that would force FPI to keep the antiquated plant running. To do so would trigger a clause forcing the government to cover FPI’s losses at Harbour Breton. For Fisheries Minister Trevor Taylor this would be the abandonment of the current government’s fisheries policy that refuses to subsidize the fishing industry. As Peter fenwick, AIMS’ Fellow on Fisheries and Newfoundland Issues, explains in this commentary - if the Newfoundland government does indeed stay this course the fishing industry may eventually evolve into the modern industry it can be.