Nova Scotia readies for Atlantic Gateway
As Atlantic Canadians wait to hear what kind of plans the federal government has for the Atlantic gateway, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill observes that just handing out money won't build strong businesses.
Ottawa to release Atlantic Gateway Report
A report on the Atlantic gateway will likely see Halifax play a primary role in the project. AIMS acting president, Charles Cirtwill, notes that though Halifax will be the primary beneficiary of the gateway, New Brunswick willl also see benefits that result from infrastructure improvements.
A little sensitivity
A recent Fraser Institute study shows home-schooled children perform better than their public school counterparts. Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting president, says the study provides further proof that parents need many education options so that they can choose what is best for their child.
Threat to the Benefit
As U.S. security concerns lead to a "thickening" of the U.S.-Canadian border, trade is threatened. Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting president, points out that the threatened trade promises to yield big gains for Atlantic Canada.
City hall has control issues: councillors
When Halifax municipal councillors began muttering that perhaps the city had too much regulation, the Halifax Daily News turned to AIMS for comment. Acting president Charles Cirtwill says there is no doubt the city council is too quick to pass bylaws without considering enforcement, the cost or the need.
How Canada stalls a Sudanese Crisis
AIMS Intern in Security and Defence Policy Alex Wilner takes a look at the crisis in Sudan in this op/ed. He notes that there are specific short, medium and long-range goals that Canada must take to ensure that the refugee crisis is averted.