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.

Insights from Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney

A Special AIMS Luncheon

 

Thursday, 21 June 2012
Cunard Centre
Halifax, NS
11:30 am Registration | 12:00pm Lunch

 

Mark Carney

 

Per person $75 | Table of ten $750

 

Premium seating | SOLD OUT

 

This event is 60% sold out.

Reserve your seats today!

 

Click here to read his full biography.

 

Click here to register.

 

If you are experiencing trouble registering online, please call (902) 429-1143.


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Student Fellowships | Essay Competitions | Networking | Speaking Tours | Campus training | Academic resources | Access to leading scholars | Interactive website | National opportunities to profile students

 

AIMS on Campus Student Fellowship Application Deadline Extended to June 1st

The newest, boldest student program designed to connect, inform and empower students who wish to learn more about liberty and the free market, and share that knowledge on campus. We uniquely bridge academia and advocacy to provide the ultimate student experience. Fellows will have the opportunity to gain networking, education and travel; to highlight themselves and watch their careers bloom; to have their voices heard and influence others.

 

Click here to learn more about the 2012/2013 AIMS on Campus Student Fellowship.

 

The application deadline is May 1st, 2012.
APPLY TODAY!

 

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.

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
A review of international norms
Equalization Inequalities
AIMS Board Chair John Risley asks the bold question: are Canadians brave enough to allow our First Nations to be a truly independent community within Canada?
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
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