Universities with higher part-time profs lead to lower graduation rates
With the York University strike entering its 12th week, the National Post decided to take a look at the state of the country's universities. It turned to AIMS' Senior Fellow Kelvin Ogilvie for insight on what's happening in post-secondary institutions - labour-wise.
Who’s Irrationally Exuberant Now: Debt-shy consumers or pump-priming politicians?
From the books of the banks to the backs of the taxpayers; this Commentary reflects on why you shouldn't pick up the tab for the current economic crisis.
‘Permatemp’ academics a looming crisis for universities
The National Post turned to AIMS Senior Fellow in Post-Secondary Education, Kelvin Ogilvie, as it examined the strike at York University. He said universities need to return to their core missions.
Stetson Wind project goes on line
This story by The Associated Press highlights the Danforth wind project in Maine, the largest wind-power facility in Atlantica.
Left, right warn against provincial deficits
With provincial governments in Atlantic Canada talking about running budget deficits, Nova Scotia NDP Leader Darrell Dexter and AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill found themselves preaching the same message. They both warn against deficit financing.
Because I told you so: It wasn’t good enough then, it’s not good enough now
Have municipalities made a big mistake by amalgamating into mega-cities? AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill says the evidence was there all along to say yes. In this op-ed, requested by Halifax Magazine, Cirtwill makes the case for de-malgamation.
Building a National Health System: Learning from other countries’ mistakes
Based on the Annual Economic Lecture of the Cyprus Economic Society and the Bank of Cyprus, presented by AIMS Fellow in Health Care Economics Brian Ferguson.
New president’s policies will likely affect New Brunswick
As US President Barack Obama prepares to take the oath of office, this story in the Telegraph-Journal examines what affect the new administration could have on New Brunswick. AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley explains reopening NAFTA is a concern.
NB Liquor brews up controversy
NB Liquor stirs up controversy as it announces it will sell a bargain priced beer all year long under the crown corporation. AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill says it's another example of why NB Liquor should be privatized.
National labour shortage will become part of Canadian economic life
AIMS' paper by Jim McNiven on Canada's labour shortage attracted attention acorss the country, including this editorial in the Daily Commercial News and Construction Corner Blog, a national publication.