Canada tried consolidation: It didn’t work
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley writes that amalgamation in Nova Scotia resulted in higher taxes and lower quality services. He urges others to not follow this example.
High moral tone, meaning well, don’t make foreign policy
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley argues that Canada needs a well-equipped military in order to get to the table where global decisions are made.
Honouring Sacrifice
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley recounts a friend’s experience of choosing to come to Canada, ultimately writing that Canadians must understand and honour our veterans morally and practically.
Is the piggybank broken?
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.
Laurier’s Unfinished Symphony
In this commentary, originally published in the National Post, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley explains how Canadians can prosper and leave America’s shadow, fulfilling the dream of Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier of Canada leading the world.
Scholar Dollars
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia discusses the importance of post-secondary education, as well as the importance of accountability for their funding.
Global Matters
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.
Do it yourself budgeting
In this commentary, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver discusses the substantial issues that arise from the interventionist belief that fiscal manoeuvring can impact economic prospects. He suggests ways in which the government can remedy these issues.
Who Represents You?
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia discusses new ideas for electoral systems that would have citizens feeling better represented by government.
Earth Hour: A Dissent
In this commentary, economics Professor Ross McKitrick explains why he abhors Earth Hour.