Edge to Nova Scotia: Self-sufficiency experts say Maritime neighbour has tools to reach economic freedom quicker
In this story in the Telegraph-Journal, AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill points out Nova Scotia has the edge when it comes to improving its lot compared to the other Maritime provinces.
Like it or not, Atlantica does exist, thankfully
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting president, explains the potential of Atlantica in his fortnightly column for the Chronicle Herald. Cirtwill points out Atlantica is not something that requires approval but rather an opportunity that can be seized to encourage economic growth and solve problems that are common to the region.
Leaving a mark on health system, Grade Think tank to produce annual report card on hospital care
Recently released AIMS paper "Taking the Pulse" has people talking. An article published on August 13th explains what a hospital report card would mean to the Maritimes.
Think-tank critical of existing methods used to measure hospital performance
This news story from The Canadian Press focuses on AIMS' latest health care paper, Taking the Pulse. It explains that many methods used to compare Canadian hospitals aren’t focused enough on whether treatments are helping patients.
Do you get better or worse?
Hospital performance indicators should focus on outcomes,
Taking the Pulse
Taking the Pulse, a newly released paper by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS), examines indicators used as tools to measure, compare and improve the quality of care in hospitals. It is a growing practice in the health care field to collect and sometimes report performance data on how a hospital provides care to its patients.
The Beacon, 31 July 2007
This edition of the Beacon takes a look at the good news out of Afghanistan, the road to self-sufficiency in New Brunswick, and the affects of an ageing population on you and me.
EI premium gouging has to end
In his fortnightly column, Charles Cirtwill takes on EI premiums and says enough is enough. He suggests it's long since time to reduce premiums and stop gouging workers.
Tax bite painful but it could be worse
The Chronicle-Herald called on AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro to talk about tax levels in Nova Scotia. Munro pointed out Nova Scotians pay too much income tax, particularly at the lowest income levels.
Province bails out Atlantic Yarns again
When the New Brunswick government cut another multi-million dollar cheque for textile mills in north New Brunswick, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill was quick to point out that such bail-outs are not a good idea.