Regional development model not working, AIMS
A Nova Scotia think tank is suggesting the province abolish its regional development authorities including the Cumberland Regional Development Authority.
AIMS Director of Research calls for the abolishment of Regional Development Authorities in Nova Scotia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE29 NOVEMBER 2011 AIMS Director of Research calls for the abolishment of Regional Development Authorities in Nova ScotiaHalifax: The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies’ Director of Research Don McIver is calling for an end to Regional Development Authorities in Nova Scotia. His view is outlined in a new AIMS paper entitled Nova Scotians [...]
Nova Scotians Without Borders
In this paper, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver asserts that industrial strategies are not a legitimate role of government and when they are attempted, they waste resources that could be better used to serve citizens.
Bill C-50: stimulus, EI reform, or a real solution?
In this commentary, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill emphasizes the need for the government to define whether Bill C-50 is stimulus or EI reform, and argues we can fix the current problems with the system for all affected groups.
Highway tolls still a good idea, ex-minister says
Former NB Liberal Transportation minister says tolling the highway between Fredericton and Moncton is still a great idea to raise provincial revenue. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says although they were a good idea when province couldn't fund it, changing their mind one more time is ill-advised.
MP should take course in Economics 101
In this op-ed, AIMS Board Vice Chair Dianne Kelderman suggests that a local MP - and anyone who thinks exporting our workforce to Alberta is good for Nova Scotia's economy - may need a lesson in Economics 101.
The future of Canada’s political system
In this commentary, based on a talk delivered at an AIMS Luncheon Briefing in Halifax, Stéphane Dion, Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent-Cartierville, discusses the realignment of federal political parties, the possibility of an elected Senate, and the re-balancing of representation in the House of Commons.
The Beacon – 20 October 2011
AIMS is hosting a Luncheon Briefing with MP Stéphane Dion on November 3rd to discuss the future of Canada's political system. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver argues that a comprehensive trade agreement with Europe (CETA) is in Canada's best interests. McIver also discusses regional consequences of national policies, and questions the culture of entitlement surrounding MLA compensation in Nova Scotia.
The Beacon – 4 November 2011
AIMS Director of Research Don McIver recommends the elimination of MLA pensions in Nova Scotia. MP Stephane Dion discusses the future of Canada's political system. AIMS highlights an FCPP paper on saying goodbye to forced funding of union advertising. Livio Di Matteo assesses the effectiveness of public health programs in Canada. Bill Black chases the jobs, and Don McIver discusses how governments cling to transfer payments.
Chasing the Jobs
In his most recent addition to Chasing the Jobs, Bill Black examines a newly published analysis of restoring a Yarmouth-US ferry service.