John Risley named think-tank chairman
News that Canadian entrepreneur John Risley is the new chair of the AIMS Board of Directors generated news around the region. This article explains why he is willing to give his time to aggressively stimulate the discussion on key public policy issues.
Review backed of MLAs’ benefits
Politician's pensions are considered some of the most generous in the country. In this article, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill says the compensation package for politicians needs to be overhauled to be fairer to taxpayers.
Ideas 2010: What self-sufficiency really means
Progress magazine contacted key leaders in Atlantic Canada to write their thoughts on how to make progress in the region. This is AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill's response.
Fickle nature doesn’t have to rule over better selves
Charles Cirtwill's op-ed in The Cape Breton Post generated discussion about the Nova Scotia MLA spending scandal and public policy. An example is this letter to the editor.
The Beacon — 11 March 2010
Take in AIMS' event with Tom Flanagan, author of "Beyond the Indian Act".
Independent contractors association criticizes Burnaby’s fair wage policy
This story from Burnaby, BC proudly uses the city's ranking in the AIMS' National Municipal Performance Report to make its point.
ACOA letting inactive firm off the hook: critic
CBC turned to AIMS for comment after learning that a Nova Scotia company has not making payments on its government loan, but is still classified as active.
N.S. partnership with Daewoo a risky return to subsidized ventures: critics
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS President & CEO, expresses his concerns about that latest subsidy to business in Nova Scotia.
Health, education left alone
While Ottawa left transfer payments alone in its latest budget, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill points out the important year for those negotiations is 2013.
John Risley appointed Chair of AIMS Board of Directors
Halifax – The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) today announced the appointment of well-known Canadian entrepreneur John Risley as the new chair of its Board of Directors. Risley, co-founder and chairman of Clearwater Fine [...]