AIMS // Atlantic Institute for Market Studies

A new report from the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies observes that now is the ideal time to test an alternative funding model for Nova Scotia universities going forward.

In the face of the demographic shift, universities in Nova Scotia will deal with increased demand at a time of reduced government capacity. Juanita Spencer proposes a new funding model that will allow post-secondary institutions to be more sustainable and independent.

As the federal government moves away from maintaining Nova Scotia's old lighthouses, AIMS Communications Officer Paige MacPherson proposes communities step up and maintain them independently.

A new report on gas regulation says the system has saved consumers money, but an AIMS report challenges that.

[AUDIO] John Gormley interviews Charles Cirtwill on the coalition of think tanks putting the country’s current equalization scheme and transfer system on the agenda. Are we giving ‘have not’ provinces too many free handouts?

Six Canadian non-profits and think tanks believe the accumulation of unintended consequences has become serious enough for them to join in a coalition to raise awareness of Canada's federal transfer structure.

This paper, originally published in GenEditorial (2011) 9:1 GenEdit 1, explores the balancing of competing priorities - personal health and personal liberty - a necessity if we are to realize on the promise that genome mapping offers.

Prime Minister Harper says he does not anticipate major changes to the federal transfer program even after it expires, but a coalition of think tanks and non-profits, including AIMS, says the equalization issue must be on the national agenda.

In this op-ed, AIMS Fellow David MacKinnon writes that as New Brunswick is at a fork in the road, and needs bold ideas and leadership to end the province's addiction to money that comes from others.

While politicians fight over how to make EI and Equalization more effective, AIMS Fellow David MacKinnon's message to the Maritimes is highlighted in this New Brunswick Editorial: stop waiting for other provinces to bail you out.