P.E.I. needs to make a better impression
In this op-ed, David MacKinnon says that P.E.I needs a fundamental change. By almost any financial and economic standard, P.E.I. is failing. He suggests ways in which P.E.I can change for the better.
Missing the point
In this commentary AIMS Board Chair John Risley examines the attempts to reduce the deficit and resolve the fiscal cliff in the United States.
Economy, transit key areas of focus for Savage
Halifax Mayor Mike Savage mentions the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies's research on income-based property tax.
Municipal income tax already works in many places
In this op-ed, AIMS President & CEO responds to the the Canadian Federation of Independent Business' (CFIB) remarks that the idea of a municipal tax is unworkable and impossible. In fact, income taxes or income surtaxes are the main source of municipal revenue in many countries. Introducing a mix of income taxes and user fees, as suggested in a recent paper published by AIMS, would avoid many of the common “root” problems associated with property taxation.
The Beacon- November 29
AIMS is Moving!, Latest AIMS paper, 'This Rose, By Any Name, Stinks,' AIMS health care conference ‘Open for Business: Creating Wealth Through Better Health,’ Commentary by AIMS Board Chair John Risley, Op-ed by AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill 'Economic action plan? Just watch him.'
The Beacon- Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from AIMS
As another year draws to a close, AIMS would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a joyous Holiday Season. 2012 has been a very successful year for AIMS, made possible through the generosity of our donors.
Information Morning NS: Economics panel weighs in on the federal budget
Charles Cirtwill of AIMS and Larry Haiven of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives give their thoughts on the federal dollars and cents.
Information Morning Cape Breton: Economic Outlook
AIMS President & CEO on NS and Newfoundland's economy on CBC Information Morning Cape Breton.
In praise of income tax
This editorial from The Chronicle Herald references AIMS' recent report by author Juanita Spencer on the potential of municipal income tax in the HRM.
AIMS floats municipal income tax
AIMS released a discussion paper Wednesday that said “income taxes should replace property taxes as the principal source of local revenue.”