Culture’s friends, culture’s enemies: The tangled web of arts funding in Canada
Robert Fulford explores cultural bureaucracy and its impact on Canada's culture.
Corporate tax elimination unlikely, says province
As New Brunswick considers its tax reform options, the Finance Minister says cutting corporate income tax as suggested by AIMS is in the works, but he says cutting to zero is unlikely.
Promoting the gentle, good life to immigrants and expatriates far and wide
New Brunswick's campaign to attract ex-pats and immigrants to the province sells the province's lifestyle. But AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains such a branding exercise will only work if there are the jobs to back it up.
Nix corporate income tax: Cutting corporate tax rates encourages businesses to invest in growth
AIMS' presentation before a New Brunswick legislative committee is the basis of this story on tax reform. AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains how cutting corporate income tax will boost investment and he points out that businesses will still be on the hook for property taxes, consumption taxes as well as mandatory labour taxes.
One Size Fits None: Putting kids’ achievement first, comes with putting kids first.
It's time for a big idea. This Commentary tells New Brunswick how to truly put kids first in education.
Slice of the pie
Protectionism will be bad for New Brunswick's energy boom. Charles Cirtwill AIMS Executive Vice President tells the Telegraph Journal that "it's up to the companies to pick up the ball and run with it."