The Beacon – 28 April 2011
Acountability for university funding discussed, and the idea that classrooms should be teacher-centered. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver explains how NS and NB avoid hard choices, and why Canada should give low-tax policies their due. Perry Newman reflects on complacency. AIMS Communications Officer Paige T. MacPherson to represent Atlantic Canada at Cato U.
Global Matters
In this commentary, Perry Newman, President of Atlantica Group LLB, draws on the spirit of the Jewish Passover season to reflect on why it’s important that we open our minds and think critically.
Task forces sets its goal of finding more people
A new economic task force has been set up in the Grand Lake area but instead of hunting for jobs it's searching for people. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver says the labour shortage in the province will only get worse.
Transportation leaders urged to compete
The long-awaited Atlantic Gateway will move forward is if regional transportation leaders collaborate to improve infrastructure. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says competitors have already wasted enough time lobbying Ottawa for money.
Scholar Dollars
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia discusses the importance of post-secondary education, as well as the importance of accountability for their funding.
Marketing N.S. gateway proving to be a steep challenge
Meetings with potential clients for the Atlantic Gateway made one fact clear: Nova Scotia is not yet synonymous with international trade and commerce. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says the federal government shouldn't fund the project - there are better things to do with our tax money.
Do it yourself budgeting
In this commentary, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver discusses the substantial issues that arise from the interventionist belief that fiscal manoeuvring can impact economic prospects. He suggests ways in which the government can remedy these issues.
Saskatchewan: Success comes in all shapes and sizes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE14 March, 2011 Halifax/Winnipeg: The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) and the Frontier Centre for Public Policy are pleased to release the first ever Report Card on Western Canadian High Schools. The [...]
Manitoba stands out for being secretive about school performance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE14 March, 2011 Halifax/Winnipeg: The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) and the Frontier Centre for Public Policy are releasing the first ever Report Card on Western Canadian High Schools. The report card [...]
Profits – and people
In this op-ed, originally published in the National Post, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver explains why increasing corporate income taxes is bad for Canada's economy.