AIMS // Atlantic Institute for Market Studies

AIMS contributors discuss Healthy Alternatives for our health care system, will Generation Y ever get that special feeling for Atlantic Canada?, Canada's system of regional subsidies has to change, why minimum wage increases are a costly way to make little progress, the importance of immigration, and why big economic players need remedying policies.

The Effectiveness of the Common Drug Review in Canada's National Drug Strategy, PRPPs are compared to other options, Bill Black discusses Halifax's potential stadium and the provincial government's request for RHAs to cut spending, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill on investing in children, AIMS submission to the HoC re: CETA negotiations is outlined.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from AIMS!

AIMS Director of Research Don McIver recommends the elimination of MLA pensions in Nova Scotia. MP Stephane Dion discusses the future of Canada's political system. AIMS highlights an FCPP paper on saying goodbye to forced funding of union advertising. Livio Di Matteo assesses the effectiveness of public health programs in Canada. Bill Black chases the jobs, and Don McIver discusses how governments cling to transfer payments.

AIMS is hosting a Luncheon Briefing with MP Stéphane Dion on November 3rd to discuss the future of Canada's political system. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver argues that a comprehensive trade agreement with Europe (CETA) is in Canada's best interests. McIver also discusses regional consequences of national policies, and questions the culture of entitlement surrounding MLA compensation in Nova Scotia.

AIMS’ 2nd Annual Nova Scotia Municipal Report Card is released. A proposal by AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill for Prince Edward Island to uphold its confederation promises- and expand Provincial free trade with the West. Why small provinces and states like Maine need big business- and soon. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver suggests that Federal government goodwill initiatives may very well have acted in the opposite in retrospect to 1867. Perry Newman, AIMS Board member and President of Atlantica Group LLC recalls the tale of the brave Terry Fox in-lieu of his mother, Betty Fox’s passing. Based on a convocation speech delivered to Kingsview Academy in Halifax, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill offers some words of wisdom about the future of our society

Bill Black discusses the challenges facing our public healthcare system. A federal initiative - without the price tag - is suggested. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill discusses two public relations campaigns that have Atlantic Canada asking Ottawa for money. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver suggests the federal government is "killing us softly with their love." AIMS Board Chair John Risley thinks Atlantic Canada needs something to be known for internationally. Michael Zwaagstra's series on education is focused on AIMS blog Straight Talk!

As our new MPs get settled into Ottawa, AIMS staff suggests some topics of importance to Atlantic Canada. AIMS Board Chair John Risley discusses China's importance on the world stage. The history of Friday the 13th is told. View Charles Cirtwill's talk on freedom of choice in education. Michael Zwaagstra talks about what's wrong with our schools.

Tony Bislimi explains how the education establishment embellishes international results. Michael Zwaagstra's ten-part series on education is featured on AIMS blog Straight Talk! AIMS Communications Officer Paige T. MacPherson criticizes 'equal opportunity' hiring policies in Canadian politics in AIMS blog post "Thank you sir, but I don't need your seat." Bill Black explains how Haligonians can reduce their commute.

Acountability for university funding discussed, and the idea that classrooms should be teacher-centered. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver explains how NS and NB avoid hard choices, and why Canada should give low-tax policies their due. Perry Newman reflects on complacency. AIMS Communications Officer Paige T. MacPherson to represent Atlantic Canada at Cato U.

Bill Black discusses electoral reform and Ross McKitrick explains why he abhors Earth Hour. Michael Zwaagstra, Charles Cirtwill and Paul W. Bennet all want more education transparency from their government, and AIMS facilitated a grassroots initiative to address it. Join AIMS in welcoming some new staff.

This issue focuses on education and leadership. AIMS hosts public forum on education, AIMS Report Card on Western Canadian High Schools is released, secrecy surrounding education data is discussed.

Join AIMS at the Economics and Liberty Seminar or Atlantic Canada CFA Society 2011 Forecast Dinner, Wake Up to Common Sense, read Five Steps to Fiscal Sanity, and pensions are discussed in length.

MP Maxime Bernier visits Halifax, Charles Cirtwill asks which university you'd like to close, and explains Atlantic Canada's history, a Lebanese Success Story is shared, healthcare and government strategy are discussed.

Join Bill Black at the Halifax Club, where he will discuss demographics in Nova Scotia. Read about Canada's wireless industry, secure and green energy, and multiculturalism.

Energy issues, election fall-out, and opinion piece dominate this issue.

A new look: AIMS launches new website

AIMS' latest papers on Post Secondary Education and a report on the state of the health care system in Canada

AIMS 15th Anniversary Dinner Choice Works: Educating our way to self-sufficiency

Special Edition Beacon Join AIMS and Jeb Bush to talk Education Reform at the AIMS 15th Anniversary Dinner Choice Works: Educating our way to self-sufficiency