Managing the Neighbours
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley suggests Canada strengthen its relationship with the United States by being an equal trade partner and ally.
Media speculation on Canada-US agreement on a continental perimeter border premature
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley writes that the premature speculation in the media about a Canada-US agreement on a continental perimeter border has triggered over-the-top reactions.
Seniors, Population Ageing, and the Future of Canada
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley discusses the challenges in ageing population and labour shortages that face Canada today.
Big Government isn’t always best
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley writes that big government is often less efficient and responsive than smaller government units, applying this logic to Maine politics.
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.
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.