With governments across the country entering budget season, many are warning of red ink and increased taxes. But New Brunswick has already passed its budget, and as AIMS Vice President Barbara Pike explains, while it may be a deficit budget, there are some good points.
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why the Atlantic region needs to work together rather than compete when looking at gateway opportunities.
In this op-ed, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why the whole "Save Grade 2" campaign in Nova Scotia is offensive. He uses expert skill and blunt statistical analysis to dismiss the arguments of lobbyists who say more money needs to be poured into education.
Federal Minister Keith Ashfield is forced to defend Ottawa's Atlantic Gateway strategy after AIMS pointed out the plan should be truly regional and not just picking ways to spend money from four different provincial lists.
This analysis of New Brunswick's 2010 budget uses AIMS' research and commentary to say the provincial government is heading in the right direction.
Macleans magazine called on AIMS president Charles Cirtwill to explain why some areas of the country appear cushioned from the recession.
AIMS continues to lead discussion on the topic of public investment in private companies. This columnist quotes AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill to make his point.
This op-ed in The National Post by AIMS' fellow David MacKinnon mirrors much of AIMS research on equalization, explaining that those provinces footing the bill actually get less that equalization receiving provinces.
The AIMS Interim Report Card for Western Canadian High Schools showed there is little public information available in Manitoba for students, parents or teachers to know what goes on inside the classroom. This op/ed appeared in Troy Media publications and explains why such public reporting is important to improve student performance.
Energy consultant William Marshall continues his comment on the latest proposal to sell NB Power assets to Hydro Quebec.