Public policy in Nova Scotia must put people first
AIMS Director of Research Don McIver argues that a sensible expansion policy should seek to achieve comprehensive education and skills development for all Nova Scotians — including our frequently disadvantaged communities.
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.
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.
Bridgewater High leaps up AIMS report rankings
No Nova Scotian school has improved as much as Bridgewater High in recent years, according to a recent Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) report.
NS: Cumberland RDA skewers AIMS report
The executive director of the Cumberland Regional Development Authority (RDA) does not agree with the recommendations in a new AIMS report that recommends the end of RDAs in Nova Scotia, as they have failed to improve the economies of their target regions.
Regional development agencies under fire
Regional Development Authorities are failing to improve the economies of their target regions, says the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.
AIMS report a valuable supplemental tool: co-author
When the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies puts out its annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools it hopes that the schools ranked in the report recognize it as a supplemental tool for them to use.
Regional development model not working, AIMS
A Nova Scotia think tank is suggesting the province abolish its regional development authorities including the Cumberland Regional Development Authority.
AIMS director calls for the abolishment of regional development authorities
Atlantic Institute for Market Studies’ director of research Don McIver is calling for an end to Regional Development Authorities in Nova Scotia.
Study: Government funding bad for business
A new research paper makes the case that government has to stop subsidizing business, and it should start by doing away with regional development authorities.