Canada, Quebec and the nanny state
This review calls Brian Lee Crowley's book, Fearful Symmetry, "an audacious, provocative and impressively researched volume." Lawrence Martin in the Globe and Mail says "it will open more eyes than it closes."
Stimulus spending just Tories ‘bringing home the bacon’
In this story out of Ottawa, AIMS incoming president Charles Cirtwill explains that it should not come as a shock to anyone that much of the federal stimulus money is being spent in Tory ridings. He says it is part of an MP's job, but admits it's a horrible indictment of the system.
Civil service defends staffing
AIMS' research on the number of civil servants per resident is generating debate in New Brunswick. AIMS incoming president Charles Cirtwill says the discussion should grow to include the question, "How many people does it take to do the job governmetn has to do?"
Don’t get too excited about September’s unemployment numbers
The latest economic forecast looks good for New Brunswick. The latest job numbers paint a province in recovery mode. AIMS incoming president Charles Cirtwill suggests it may be a little early to be forecasting a economic about-face.
Canada’s future lies in its past
This review of Brian Lee Crowley's book, "Fearful Symmetry", written by Robert Roach of the Canada West Foundation appeared in the Amherst Daily News in Nova Scotia.
The Beacon – 07 October 2009
Learn about AIMS' new president, Charles Cirtwill, visit out 15th anniversary dinner, and read about Brian Lee Crowley's best selling book, Fearful Symmetry.
Traditionally Canadian
This review in the Western Standard heralds Brian Lee Crowley's book "Fearful Symmetry".
Shovels in the shifting ground
Columnist Alec Bruce uses a quote from AIMS incoming president Charles Cirtwill to make his point in this article on the economic stimulus programme.
Political shovelling keeps feds busy
Chronicle-Herald columnist Marilla Stephenson quotes AIMS incoming President Charles Cirtwill to make her case about Ottawa's stimulus programme and 'shovel-ready' projects. He points out the economy will be in recovery before most of the government money is circulated.
Shovels are out but not in ground
AIMS incoming president Charles Cirtwill says a threatened federal election is not going to change any of the stimulus plans announced by Ottawa. NDP MP Peter Stoffer agrees calling such statements by the Tories and Liberals political posturing.