New direction for NB Power
As NB Power unveiled its new strategic plan, AIMS president & CEO Charles Cirtwill explained what steps the utility should take to make use of its geographic location and take advantage of private interest.
The Financial Health of New Brunswick
This interview in the Telegraph Journal with AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill discusses the current and future fiscal health of New Brunswick.
Halifax versus Moncton: a love story?
AIMS Vice President Barbara Pike explains that cooperation not competition is the path to prosperity for the region. She explains that cities and provinces within Atlantic Canada need to stop competing and work together.
Payroll rebates in effect
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why tax rebates are a better incentive than government writing cheques to companies.
There’s something to be said for budget simplicity
In this op-ed in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, AIMS' author Don McIvar suggests complex provincial budgets should be clear, concise and transparent. Something he says they have been severely lacking in the past decade or so.
The Beacon – 12 April 2010
Join AIMS and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush to talk education in Moncton and read tips for taxpayers in this edition of The Beacon.
Province drilled for lack of mining incentives
Former AIMS policy analyst Fred McMahon is grilled about his latest research on onerous regulatory regime. He finds Nova Scotia at the back of the pack in mining.
The Beacon – 12 April 2010
Join AIMS and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush to talk education in Moncton and read tips for taxpayers in this edition of The Beacon.
Manitoba: Golden boy or laggard?
Macleans magazine called on AIMS president Charles Cirtwill to explain why some areas of the country appear cushioned from the recession.
Throne speech was nice, but proof is in budget – CEO
With the federal budget looming, AIMS was one of the organizations the media turned to for insight. President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains that one issue all governments need to address in their budgets and policies is the shortage of skilled workers.