An Atlantic Canadian Perspective on The Drummond Report
This commentary identifies some of the recommendations in Ontario’s Drummond Report that could be applied towards achieving a dramatic improvement in Atlantic Canada’s fiscal circumstances.
For Immediate Release: Lifeline needs to extend province-wide
AIMS Author Paul W. Bennett is calling for an expansion of the Nova Scotia Tuition Support Program.
Private special ed advised
Every regional school board in Nova Scotia needs at least one special education school, where tuition would be subsidized by the provincial government, says AIMS author.
A Provincial Lifeline
Paul W. Bennett of Schoolhouse Consulting makes the case in this AIMS research paper that Nova Scotia’s Tuition Support Program for special needs children should be expanded.
Darrell Dexter: Good for business?
In this feature on Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill notes that NS needs a long-term tax plan to be more competitive, but the province’s high tax burden predates Dexter’s government.
Defining “High Performance” at NB Liquor
AIMS Director of Research Don McIver argues that alcohol merchants in New Brunswick should be focussed on providing optimum product variety at an economic and reasonable price—and that is best accomplished by privatization.
The Beacon – 9 February 2012
An Economist's View on the Aquaculture Industry, Budget Season in Nova Scotia, The Post-Secondary Education Bubble, a report that looks at Online Learning in K-12 Public Education in Canada, AIMS in the Media, and a reminder of the importance of private charity and compassion.
Realtor, hotelier among N.S. businesses facing fast-rising assessments
As property assessment appeals are being reviewed in Nova Scotia, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says an increased property assessment does not have to result in a higher tax bill.
The Post-Secondary Education Bubble:
Amidst a flurry of calls for decreased tuition and more accessible post-secondary education, AIMS Research Intern Andreas Korfmann considers the effects these policies have on value in the education system.
Budget Season
Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia offers his thoughts on what are the most important issues that need to be addressed in the Nova Scotia budget.