Gas regulation: five years of folly
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies estimates that across our region, consumers have paid $155 million more than if gasoline markets had remained unregulated.
Mission Accomplished
In this commentary, AIMS Board Chair John Risley writes that those contributing to the public policy debate on climate change need to exercise more transparency and more research into all possible sources.
Big Government isn’t always best
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley writes that big government is often less efficient and responsive than smaller government units, applying this logic to Maine politics.
Canada tried consolidation: It didn’t work
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley writes that amalgamation in Nova Scotia resulted in higher taxes and lower quality services. He urges others to not follow this example.
Is the piggybank broken?
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley argues that there is nothing wrong with the way pensions are run in Canada, and warns against ill-informed reforms.
Seniors, Population Ageing, and the Future of Canada
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley discusses the challenges in ageing population and labour shortages that face Canada today.
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.
Scholar Dollars
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia discusses the importance of post-secondary education, as well as the importance of accountability for their funding.
Transportation leaders urged to compete
The long-awaited Atlantic Gateway will move forward is if regional transportation leaders collaborate to improve infrastructure. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says competitors have already wasted enough time lobbying Ottawa for money.
Marketing N.S. gateway proving to be a steep challenge
Meetings with potential clients for the Atlantic Gateway made one fact clear: Nova Scotia is not yet synonymous with international trade and commerce. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says the federal government shouldn't fund the project - there are better things to do with our tax money.