Retired Banker Takes on Second Career as Super Volunteer
Journalist Josh O'Kane discusses the life and career of AIMS board member Dennice Leahey.
The Atlantic Economy Needs to Reverse Course Fast
There have been warnings about the economic path Atlantic Canada has taken. The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies has consistently and bravely expressed concern. Former UNB chancellor Richard Currie referred to New Brunswick as a “failed state” province because it was treated too generously by the federal government. The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has stated that fiscal patterns in that province are unsustainable.
Richer CPP Creates Costs for Society
AIMS Policy Analyst Shaun Fantauzzo argues that CPP expansion will harm businesses on the margin disproportionately and also handicap low-income individuals by reducing their disposable income.
CPP Boost Could Hurt Small Firms and Jobless
AIMS Policy Analyst Shaun Fantauzzo discusses how CPP expansion will hurt small firms and jobless Canadians.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Atlantic Institute for Market Studies Announces Ben Eisen as Director of Research and Programmes
Halifax, NS: The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) is delighted to announce Ben Eisen’s appointment as the new AIMS Director of Research and Programmes, effective 20 January 2014. Prior to joining AIMS, Mr. Eisen worked as a research analyst for the Citizens Budget Commission in New York City, where he conducted research and analysis on [...]
Financial Post: Richer CPP Creates Costs for Society
There is some confusion lately regarding the proposed expansion of the Canada Pension Plan. Supporters of CPP, for instance, argue that the federal government has a responsibility to provide for retired Canadians and that Ottawa is capable of doing so without any unintended consequences.
TELEGRAPH JOURNAL: Income Splitting and CPP Reform
Several provinces from across the country have called for increases in CPP contributions to secure the retirement futures of those who are currently not saving enough. Fantauzzo said there is a need for younger generations entering the workforce to retain a greater portion of income and revenue, as opposed to contributing more to the CPP, to ensure that they and their employers have the resources and flexibility necessary for surviving in today’s economy.
RELIEVING POVERTY: N.S. should bring in a new tax credit
AIMS' Charles Cirtwill comments on a new tax credit for N.S.
Ok, taxes are up, now what?
In this op-ed in the Saint John Telegraph-Journal, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill says the provincial government must capitalize on its decision to raise taxes and further invest in New Brunswick's future.
Charles Cirtwill on the NB budget
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill was on News 88.9's Todd Veinotte show talking about the NB budget and his op-ed in the Telegraph Journal.