Under the hammer:
The success of wireless auctions should be extended to other areas
Chicken Little Eats Crow
This paper suggests that Canadian governments build on the existing auction model for wireless communications licences. Among the recommendations, the paper concludes governments should embrace auctions as the means of allocating other assets, such as timber rights, drilling rights, and broadcasting licences.
Class dismissed
This column by Halifax writer and journalism professor Stephen Kimber, questions whether parents and students are being short-changed in the recent review of Nova Scotia school governance. His comments mirror AIMS' recent Commentary "Yes, Minister" which urges a full discussion of all the options.
Not in our backyard
When the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal was looking for informed comment on the worsening economic climate, it turned to AIMS executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill. Speaking specifically of housing prices, he points out the scenario is completely different in Canada than what happened in the United States.
The U.S. financial crisis could spell trouble for the Atlantic Gateway project
The current economic woes may affect Atlantica in the short term, and AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro says government must present a competitive tax regime, promote schools and universities, and ensure the infrastructure is in place, such as good roads and ports, to accommodate increased traffic.
A Fork in the Road . . . on the Road to Growth?
This Commentary, based on AIMS' submission to New Brunswick's tax reform committee, explains how cuts in taxes can stimulate the economy, even in tough times.
Looking at the Atlantic Gateway from across the border.
Using the Port of Halifax as the gateway for Atlantica has been the topic for considerable debate. This transcript of a conversation between AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley and Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Associate Professor at the Department of Global Studies and Geography, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, provides insight of the opportunities and obstacles.
The Beacon – 30 September 2008
A little bit about Atlantica, a little on public education and a little philosophy highlight this edition of The Beacon.
Enemies Within
Homegrown terrorism is an evolving global phenomenon. AIMS Security and Defence Policy Fellow discusses how Canadians might better protect themselves from the terrorism to come.
The South Shore Regional School board got its report card on Sept. 15.
After the government of Nova Scotia released student achievement data, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill was called on by reporters to explain how to use the information. He says parents and students should use the data as a starting point, and points out that there is still information missing.