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2012
29-Nov-2012
AIMS is Moving!, Latest AIMS paper, 'This Rose, By Any Name, Stinks,' AIMS health care conference ‘Open for Business: Creating Wealth Through Better Health,’ Commentary by AIMS Board Chair John Risley, Op-ed by AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill 'Economic action plan? Just watch him.'
22-May-2012
Nova Scotia Universities: Constrain or Release? The special AIMS Luncheon with Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney is now 75% sold out. Less Government, not Less Governments. Home of the Brave? National Coalition launched to offer alternatives to transfers. Introducing AIMS Summer Policy Intern, Alanna Newman. AIMS in the Media.
09-Feb-2012
An Economist's View on the Aquaculture Industry, Budget Season in Nova Scotia, The Post-Secondary Education Bubble, a report that looks at Online Learning in K-12 Public Education in Canada, AIMS in the Media, and a reminder of the importance of private charity and compassion.
2011
04-Nov-2011
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.
2012
10-Dec-2012
As another year draws to a close, AIMS would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a joyous Holiday Season. 2012 has been a very successful year for AIMS, made possible through the generosity of our donors.
16-Oct-2012
AIMS' upcoming event, 'Who can the government trust? In Italy, they think the government can trust YOU!' featuring Alessandro Colombo.
03-May-2012
The special AIMS Luncheon with Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney is 60% sold out, Picard on Health- Mixed Medicine and Messages, Robing Peter to Pay...Peter? Financial Reality is Needed in Maritime Canada, An Atlantic Canadian Perspective on the Drummond Report, AIMS is looking to hire a Research and Operations Manager, the AIMS on Campus Student Fellowship Application Deadline Extended, AIMS in the Media.
2011
20-Jul-2011
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
2012
26-Jan-2012
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.
2011
20-Oct-2011
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.
16-Jun-2011
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!
03-Mar-2011
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.
2010
29-Jul-2010
A new look: AIMS launches new website
14-Apr-2010
Join AIMS and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush to talk education in Moncton and read tips for taxpayers in this edition of The Beacon.
18-Mar-2010
AIMS new chair explains the importance of public policy, read how our education dollars are really being spent, and look at a third option for health care.
2011
28-Apr-2011
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.
15-Feb-2011
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.
2010
17-Jun-2010
AIMS 15th Anniversary Dinner Choice Works: Educating our way to self-sufficiency
12-Apr-2010
Join AIMS and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush to talk education in Moncton and read tips for taxpayers in this edition of The Beacon.
11-Mar-2010
Take in AIMS' event with Tom Flanagan, author of "Beyond the Indian Act".
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