The signs are clear: no more stimulus
Harry Koza, senior market analyst for Thomson Reuters in Toronto, anticipated the "great stimulus mania" in 2009, in a paper he wrote for the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS).
Careless Intentions: Regional Consequences of National Policies
In this commentary, Don McIver, AIMS Director of Research, discusses the unintended consequences of well meaning national policies. He argues that rather than complaining about the negative consequences for the Atlantic Provinces our leaders need to recognize our unique regional reality and act within it.
The Beacon – 26 May 2011
As our new MPs get settled into Ottawa, AIMS staff suggests some topics of importance to Atlantic Canada. AIMS Board Chair John Risley discusses China's importance on the world stage. The history of Friday the 13th is told. View Charles Cirtwill's talk on freedom of choice in education. Michael Zwaagstra talks about what's wrong with our schools.
Friday the 13th
In this commentary, AIMS Research Fellow Harry Koza explains that the history of the suspicion surrounding Friday the 13th stems from an old sovereign debt crisis back in the fourteenth century.
Laurier’s Unfinished Symphony
In this commentary, originally published in the National Post, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley explains how Canadians can prosper and leave America’s shadow, fulfilling the dream of Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier of Canada leading the world.
The Beacon – 28 April 2011
Acountability for university funding discussed, and the idea that classrooms should be teacher-centered. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver explains how NS and NB avoid hard choices, and why Canada should give low-tax policies their due. Perry Newman reflects on complacency. AIMS Communications Officer Paige T. MacPherson to represent Atlantic Canada at Cato U.
Global Matters
In this commentary, Perry Newman, President of Atlantica Group LLB, draws on the spirit of the Jewish Passover season to reflect on why it’s important that we open our minds and think critically.
Do it yourself budgeting
In this commentary, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver discusses the substantial issues that arise from the interventionist belief that fiscal manoeuvring can impact economic prospects. He suggests ways in which the government can remedy these issues.
The Beacon – 15 February 2011
MP Maxime Bernier visits Halifax, Charles Cirtwill asks which university you'd like to close, and explains Atlantic Canada's history, a Lebanese Success Story is shared, healthcare and government strategy are discussed.
Up is down, right is left in Atlantic Canada
This commentary sheds light on how the economic realities and collective self-interest shaped the public policy environment in Atlantic Canada – and how it can be harnessed to create a classical liberal environment.