AIMS senior policy analyst Stephen Kymlicka’s presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce is the focus of this Times and Transcript article. Kymlicka noted that barriers to trade are harming economic development throughout the region and preventing Atlantic Canada from reaching its full potential.
The Globe and Mail turned to AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill for analysis of Nova Scotia’s regulatory changes to its offshore oil and gas licensing regime. Cirtwill points out that the province does a great service to other petroleum producing regions by fostering a business environment that stifles exploration.
AIMS 5th annual high school report card provided proof once more that any school can be a successful school. In this interview with CBC Radio in Newfoundland and Labrador, AIMS acting president and report co-author explains that education isn't about the system, it's about the schools.
AIMS 5th annual high school report card was the topic of this interview on CBC Radio in Nova Scotia. Acting president Charles Cirtwill explained there are a number of factors that contribute to the overall grades and in-depth analysis of the report card is the surest path to improvements in the quality of public education.
AIMS 5th Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian high schools grabbed the headlines throughout the region.
AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro reviews the Prince Edward Island provincial budget in this op/ed from the Charlottetown Guardian. Munro cites points out how a good budget could have been better.
The Globe and Mail turned to AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill in this article about the number of Canadian casualties in Afghanistan.
AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains the findings contained in AIMS 5th annual report card on Atlantic Canadian High schools in this in-depth radio interview.
CBC radio turned to AIMS for in-depth analysis of education in Nova Scotia as the province revealed the dismal results from the previous year's exams in math and literacy.
The New Brunswick government listened and is taking action. It plans to restore some standardized testing in high schools follow criticism by AIMS in its 5th annual report card for Atlantic Canadian high schools.