Canada’s troubling budget path
In New Brunswick's Telegraph-Journal, AIMS Vice-President of Research John Williamson evaluates the 2016 federal budget. Given Canada’s relative economic health, it is hard to comprehend the decision by the federal government to plunge the country [...]
AIMS report recommends Atlantic Canada taxation changes
Customs today reports on AIMS' study, "I'll Take New England Any Day!", authored by Mark Milke. The study compares tax regimes in Atlantic Canada with those in New England, our region's closest geographic competitor, with [...]
NE lawmakers propose seceding from Eastern Time
In the Cape Cod Times, AIMS President Marco Navarro-Génie is quoted in a story about the advantages of the Atlantic time zone. He argues that "In the age of high-volume trading and high-fiber super speeds, [...]
This Easter, be grateful for the moneychangers
In the Financial Post, AIMS Senior Fellow Patrick Luciani argues that Bernie Sanders is channeling a well-rehearsed ignorance of the capitalist system, one that finds its roots in the Gospels. Like their authors, Sanders and [...]
Media Release: Atlantic Canada vs. New England tax comparison study
Halifax, NS – The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) today released a report about the differences in major tax rates in Atlantic Canada and New England – our nearest regional competitor – that have an impact on take-home pay, investment, and job creation.
I’ll Take New England Any Day!
This tax report is authored by Mark Milke, PhD. He analyzes the differences in major tax rates between Atlantic Canada and its nearest regional competitor — the New England states — for investment, jobs, and [...]
CBC is a “subsidized killer of newspapers,” especially local media
AIMS author Jackson Doughart was a guest on the Ezra Levant show on March 26, 2016. He discussed his article "How we can save journalism: Rein in the CBC," which appeared in the Financial Post. [...]
Education fads do our kids no favours
AIMS Fellow Michael Zwaagstra argues that popular fads are no solution to the problems of education.
AIMS quoted by Globe, “Trudeau Budget”
By Bill Curry Last fall’s Liberal Party election platform is an obvious guide as to what the budget will contain. But much has changed since Oct. 19. Economists have repeatedly lowered their forecasts for economic [...]
New England lawmakers propose seceeding from Eastern Time
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Associated Press) -- As most Americans brace themselves for losing an hour of sleep this weekend, some corners of the country are considering bold alternatives to daylight saving time. California has a bill [...]