Speech raises nuclear power questions in N.B.
AIMS President and CEO is called on to comment on the federal throne speech.
John Risley appointed Chair of AIMS Board of Directors
Halifax – The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) today announced the appointment of well-known Canadian entrepreneur John Risley as the new chair of its Board of Directors. Risley, co-founder and chairman of Clearwater Fine Foods, takes over from John F. Irving who stepped down earlier this year.Risley admits he doesn’t take on such voluntary [...]
Health, education left alone
While Ottawa left transfer payments alone in its latest budget, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill points out the important year for those negotiations is 2013.
N.S. partnership with Daewoo a risky return to subsidized ventures: critics
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS President & CEO, expresses his concerns about that latest subsidy to business in Nova Scotia.
ACOA letting inactive firm off the hook: critic
CBC turned to AIMS for comment after learning that a Nova Scotia company has not making payments on its government loan, but is still classified as active.
A Balancing Act:
Drawing on AIMS' extensive research on fiscal policy, economist Don McIver provides the steps for Nova Scotia to get back in balance and stay there.
Entitled to our entitlements
As Nova Scotians fume over the auditor general's report that highlights waste and abuse of MLA expense allowances, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill points out we should be more outraged by the millions of dollars wasted annually by government.
Rules for MLA spending “terrible”
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill was asked to weigh in on the so-called MLA spending scandal in Nova Scotia. His suggestions about public accountability have since been implemented.
Conversation needs rebalancing
In this op/ed, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill shares his thoughts on balancing the Nova Scotia budget. He says a balanced discussion is needed that includes tax cuts and increases, program cuts and program improvements. It's worth consideration by all governments, not just Nova Scotia.