The AIMS Board of Directors is home to a breadth of intelligent minds who offer bold and meaningful contributions to public policy locally, regionally, nationally and abroad. Browse some thoughts from our board table, below.
Dianne Kelderman
MP should take lesson in Economics 101
In this op-ed, AIMS Board Vice Chair Dianne Kelderman suggests that a local MP - and anyone
who thinks exporting our workforce to Alberta is good for Nova Scotia's economy - may need a
lesson in Economics 101.
Wadih M. Fares
Family Matters; the Lebanese Success Story
In this commentary, AIMS Board member Wadih M. Fares asks, do we underestimate family
and community when focusing on “economic immigration”?
John Risley
The Next Great Debate
In this commentary, AIMS Board Chair John Risley suggests the first in a series of ideas to
create something that Atlantic Canada can be known for internationally.
Get this right...please
In this commentary, AIMS Board Chair John Risley discusses the possible outcomes
and consequences of the US government’s upcoming decision on the debt ceiling.
Get Understanding
In this commentary, AIMS Board Chair John Risley reflects on the importance of understanding
among Canadians and political leaders of growth, particularly pertaining to industrial policy.
Perry Newman
Maine's gigantic need for big business
In this commentary, Perry Newman, President of Atlantica Group LLC, outlines the economic
dangers of relying on small businesses to run an economy.
Global Matters - My Own Private Egypt
In this commentary, Perry Newman, President of Atlantica Group LLB, draws on the spirit of the
Jewish Passover season to reflect on why it’s important that we open our minds and think critically.
Celebrating something even greater than the Stanley Cup
In this commentary, Perry Newman, President of Atlantica Group LLC, shares the story of
Terry Fox and how his journey reflects the Canadian values that we celebrate today.
Don Mills
Time for a reality check
In this Guest Commentary, Don Mills takes a look at what needs to be done to help Nova Scotia
help itself.
Brian Lee Crowley
Is the piggybank broken? - We don't really know
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley argues that there is nothing wrong with
the way pensions are run in Canada, and warns against ill-informed reforms.
Charles Cirtwill
A bold strategy for Prince Edward Island
In light of the recent annual gathering of the Committee on Internal Trade held at Brudenell,
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill encourages PEI to forget about the Agreement on
Internal Trade, join the New West Partnership, and do it today.