Who Represents You?
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia discusses new ideas for electoral systems that would have citizens feeling better represented by government.
The Beacon – 22 March 2011
This issue focuses on education and leadership. AIMS hosts public forum on education, AIMS Report Card on Western Canadian High Schools is released, secrecy surrounding education data is discussed.
The Beacon – 03 March 2011
Join AIMS at the Economics and Liberty Seminar or Atlantic Canada CFA Society 2011 Forecast Dinner, Wake Up to Common Sense, read Five Steps to Fiscal Sanity, and pensions are discussed in length.
The Beacon – 15 February 2011
MP Maxime Bernier visits Halifax, Charles Cirtwill asks which university you'd like to close, and explains Atlantic Canada's history, a Lebanese Success Story is shared, healthcare and government strategy are discussed.
Earth Hour: A Dissent
In this commentary, economics Professor Ross McKitrick explains why he abhors Earth Hour.
Gateway strategy is born, 4 years after conception
Ottawa released its long-awaited Atlantic Gateway strategy document Wednesday, but AIMS President Charles Cirtwill says the impending federal election means it will be further delayed, and may mean it will need another party's stamp.
Anecdotes are no antidote
In this editorial, Paul W. Bennet (Schoolhouse Institute) and AIMS President Charles Cirtwill look at Nova Scotia's new personal testimonials website for public schools. They suspect Nova Scotians have real stories to tell about our public schools. It’s high time we put students first in Nova Scotia education.
NDP secrecy on schools insulting
In one area of provincial policy, Manitoba boldly stands alone. It is the only province that stubbornly refuses to make information about student academic performance available to the general public.
ACOA: success or waste of money?
AIMS President Charles Cirtwill says having the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) exist creates financial waste, even if ACOA does have some successes.
Public forum on education to be held in Halifax next week
A public forum on education being held in Halifax next week is expected to draw educators, parents and interested citizens from throughout the province.