Atlantic premiers expanding joint buying
Atlantic Canadian premiers are looking to cooperate on purchasing so they can save money, but AIMS President Charles Cirtwill doubts the commitment of the premiers to saving with bulk purchasing over the long run.
Fishing for Change
AIMS Board Chair John Risley argues that reform to the current Fisheries Act and entire Canadian fishing industry is needed if we are to maintain the industry and create jobs.
David Gratzer: Why conservatives treat access to junk food as a freedom
David Gratzer makes the argument that public schools have responsibility to serve healthy food, while an AIMS blog post argues that with student choice for comes responsibility.
Uniformity isn’t the answer
A proposed streamlining of local service districts would see rural areas in New Brunswick amalgamated with larger districts, but AIMS Senior Fellow Don McIver warns that amalgamation doesn't always result in cost savings.
[AUDIO] Multiculturalism: Backlash in Canada?
[AUDIO] AIMS Author Salim Mansur discusses the backlash associated with multiculturalism policy in Canada.
AIMS Ninth Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies is pleased to present its Ninth Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools.
Juanita Spencer on equalization: Pay people, not provinces
In this op-ed, Juanita Spencer argues that shifting equalization funds from provinces to people would achieve our constitutional commitments and goals, and provide incentives encouraging local governments to meet local demands.
[VIDEO] Census data portrays a senior boom in the Maritimes
[VIDEO] latest census confirms Nova Scotia has highest percentage of senior citizens in Canada. AIMS says major adjustments will need to be made and the lifestyles of Canadians will change as a result, with a greater focus on caring for family.
Missing the Mark
AIMS Board Chair John Risley suggests that ‘occupiers’ are missing the point: capitalism has resulted in more wealth creation, social programs and increased opportunity than any system yet.
[VIDEO] Charles Cirtwill and Ezra Levant: Discussing EI changes
[VIDEO] AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill joins Ezra Levant on The Source to discuss the recent changes to EI and how they impact the Maritimes.