True Roots: Canada’s forgotten political tradition of individual liberty, limited government, self-reliance and personal accountability
Commentary traces Canada's political roots and shows our attachment to our 'kinder self' is a recent reincarnation - and not at all what the founding fathers had in mind
From “C” to shining “C”
AIMS National Municipal Performance Report & Maclean’s “Best (and Worst) Managed Cities” grabbed the headlines across the country and generate discussion on municipal performance. Here is a sampling of some of those news stories.
Gas regulation hurting small stations – manager
News that Shell is closing some low volume gas stations in New Brtunswick revives the discussion about gas price regulation. In this sotry in The Daily Gleaner, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains regulation does not save stations from closing.
City tanks in performance report
This article in the Barrie Advance reviews the city's results in the AIMS National Municipal Performance Report. It says while the city may do well on recreation and culture, it is wanting in some key municipal service areas.
Premier looking to trade farther south
The Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance met in St. John's, Newfoundland with New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham looking beyond trade with the New England market.
City ranking is another blow to Tremblay
This column by Henry Aubin in the Montreal Gazette credits the AIMS National Municipal Performance Report with providing the evidence for what ails Montreal city hall.
City Report Card
This posting from the Wolfville Watch blog encourages people to review AIMS National Municipal Performance Report to better understand how to measure the bang you get for the money spent on municipal taxes.
Survey says… Winnipeg caught in the middle
The Winnipeg Free Press talked to AIMS Research Manager Bobby O'Keefe about the National Municipal Performance Report and Winnipeg's grade.
City does well in Maclean’s best-city survey
The mayor of Sudbury says he will take a close look at AIMS National Municipal Performance Report to determine how to make improvements in his city.
Why Vancouver works
The commentary from Maclean's magazine explains why it wanted to use the AIMS National Municipal Performance Report for a Best (and Worst) Run Cities edition.