Is the NLC distribution Plan What’s Best for the Province? Ed Hollett weighs in on the CBC Morning Show St. John’s
AIMS Senior Research Fellow Ed Hollett discusses the commercialization of cannabis in Newfoundland and Labrador and the government's plans for distribution on CBC's Morning Show in St. John's.
Alberta, B.C. Trade and Marco Navarro-Génie
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies and Marco Navarro-Génie were both mentioned in an article, published by the the Chronicle Herald, by Canadian Constitution Foundation's executive director Howard Anglin commenting on Alberta's boycott of B.C. wine [...]
Alberta and B.C. man the trade barricades
BY HOWARD ANGLIN, MICHEL KELLY-GAGNON AND MARCO NAVARRO-GÉNIE The joke on social media following the Alberta government’s decision to boycott B.C. wine was British Columbians saying, “More for us!” But obstructing trade between Canada’s provinces is no laughing [...]
It’s time to put an end to trade wars between the provinces: Press Release from MEI featuring AIMS
It’s time to put an end to trade wars between the provinces Montreal, February 15, 2018 – The best way to avoid provincial trade wars is to bring down the barriers that still exist [...]
Food labelling: Simplicity’s limitations
By SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS (AIMS Senior Fellow) Troy Media, 13 February 2018 When it comes to food, the current government is big on consultations. Health Canada has recently launched online public consultations and will be conducting [...]
Radio Clip: Solve the Doctor Shortage with Innovation
With more than half the doctors in Atlantic Canada over the age of 50 and many over age 65, the region may well face a growing shortage of doctors. One potential solution is [...]
Marco Navarro-Génie on News 95.7
On Tuesday, February 6th, 2018, Marco Navarro-Génie joined the Sheldon MacLeod show during the Tuesday Power Lunch segment as a panelist to discuss the government's perspective on labour and education. Listen here:
Alex Whalen on CBC’s On The Money
On January 22nd, AIMS Operations Manager Alex Whalen joined Peter Armstrong on CBC's "On The Money" program. They discussed interprovincial trade, liquor monopolies, and the extent of government participation in the economy. Watch here: Pot [...]
Radio Clip: Newspapers
Rapid changes in how Canadians meet their information needs bring direct challenges to the newspaper business in our country. And now Canada’s major newspapers are looking for government funds to face those challenges. [...]
Not every mental health concern requires a doctor
By DAVID ZITNER (AIMS Senior Fellow) and DOMINIC COVVEY (AIMS Author) Canadians suffer when important mental health services are unavailable or waiting times too long. Fortunately, many of us, including children, parents, other relatives and [...]