January 2018
Minimum Wage
The New Year brought a dramatic hike in Ontario’s minimum wage. The fight for fifteen is a job-killing fad and it’s not likely going to reduce poverty. The the Bank of Canada has [...]
A Valuation and Analysis of Atlantic Canadian Liquor Monopolies
A Valuation and Analysis of Atlantic Canadian Liquor Monopolies by Ian Madsen and Alex Whalen details the myriad problems with monopolies, places a value on our liquor corporations, and explores options for the future. [...]
The Genius of Loblaw’s $25 gift card campaign
By SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS (AIMS Senior Fellow) The Hamilton Spectator, 16 January 2018 Kitchener Post, 16 January 2018 Troy Media, 14 January 2018 Loblaw’s’ gift of $25 to all Canadians has received mixed reviews. As [...]
NL Airspace claim worth a look? Ed Hollett quoted in Telegram
Senior Research Fellow Ed Hollett was quoted in an article in the Telegram debating airspace revenue for Newfoundland. Read in full here
Devil’s Advocate
By JOHN RISLEY (AIMS Chairman of the Board) Atlantic Business Magazine, 13 January 2018 On November 24, Atlantic Canada submitted an application to the federal government for funding under the Super Cluster program. If we [...]
Airspace revenue for Newfoundland? Ed Hollett referenced in the Telegram
Senior Research Fellow Ed Hollett was referenced in an article in the Telegram debating airspace revenue for Newfoundland. Read in full here