Where tomorrow's public policy begins today.

AIMS is an independent, non-partisan social and economic public policy think tank based in Halifax, NS. It examines such crucial issues as public education, health care, public finances, equalization, natural resources, Atlantica and demographics.

A Fire-Side Chat with

The Honourable Jim Flaherty

AIMS would like to thank our sponsors and all those who attended on June 6th, for making our evening with Minister Flaherty a success.


Equalize People, Not Provinces Charlesatmanning

AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill discussed Canada's equalization formula at the recent Manning Networking Conference. Cirtwill focused specifically on equalization transfers to people, not provinces.Read the presentation here

Atlantica
Unlocking the potential of the International Northeast Economic Region; it's not just about trade anymore.

Education
Real Education Reform: AIMS is an independent voice on public education research and reform.

Energy
Whether it is electricity, or oil & gas, there is extensive research on energy policy.

Equalization
AIMS groundbreaking work on equalization changed the way people in Canada think about regional economics.

Fisheries & Aquaculture
This research examines some of the latest policy issues facing the traditional fishery and the upstart aquaculture industry.

Healthcare
Research offering real solutions that result in better health care for Canadians.

History of Economic Thought
Think tanks help people see why some policy ideas are good and work, while others, no matter how good they may sound, don't and can't work.

Labour
AIMS extensive research on the demographic shift provides insight of the labour shortage and policy changes that can lift the burden for our aging population.

Municipal Tax Reform
AIMS research looking into municipal tax alternatives. 

Pharmaceuticals
Access to drugs, barriers to R&D, global trade impacts and much more in this research on the prescription drug industry.

Public Finances
From tax reform, to fiscal responsibility, to balanced budgets, AIMS kibrary examines the fiscal policies that can make a difference to your life.

Regional Development
AIMS built its strong reputation as a leading voice for the examination of the effects of government subsidies, regional development schemes and other disincentives to growth.

Regulatory Reform
Government regulation in the age of the Internet, globalization and consumer empowerment.

Security & Defence
AIMS research related to public policy on security and defence matters in today's post 9/11 world.

Social Programs
Showing the choices that can promote the greatest social and economic development for those at the bottom of the income scale as well as the economy as a whole.

Urban Affairs & Local Government
Transparency and accountability are just some of the topics caovered by AIMS in our research on municipal government.

 

Latest Publications
In this report, Dr. Paul Bennett undertakes a review of Nova Scotia's SchoolsPlus (ISD) Initiative
In this commentary, AIMS Board Chair John Risley explains the importance of infrastructure as an enabler for growth.
Dr. Michael Gross examines impediments to innovation in the Canadian health care system.
Video from AIMS event: MP Scott Brison on economic cooperation between the Atlantic provinces.
Report Cards

‘Whether it’s schools or city hall, it’s about openness and accountability. Here are the direct links to our ground-breaking research on school report cards, municipal performance, and gas price regulation.

»Atlantic CDN High Schools
»Western CDN High Schools
»National Municipal Performance Report
»Nova Scotia Municipal Performance Report
»New Brunswick Municipal Performance Report
»Gas Price Regulation
»View All
AIMS in the News

Of Interest

The Free Markets Series is a series for the American and Canadian audiences produced by The World Show in partnership with the Montreal Economic Institute featuring free-market thinkers & activists.

Canada's Priority: The urgent case for pursuing global markets

Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia discusses ways to make the province a better place to live, work, learn and play.

Read: A Balanced Budget

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