Ex-adviser: Ontario getting ripped off
Equalization receiving provinces have more money to put towards public services than some provinces not receiving equalization transfers and the system is not sustainable that way. An AIMS’ policy briefing on equalization is the subject of this article in the Halifax Chronicle Herald. AIMS invited national equalization expert David MacKinnon to share his research on equalization with Atlantic Canadian business, political and community leaders.
Changes will cost N.B. billions: report
Provinces must stop focusing solely on equalization and start looking to federal transfers that actually help them grow their economies as well as provide better services. In this front page article from the Times and Transcript, AIMS provides another perspective to those demanding more federal dollars.
Go global and stay home
Sustainable rural communities need sustainable businesses, not government handouts. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill was asked to provide his take on rural growth in this special feature to the Halifax Chronicle-Herald.
Is the federation rebalanced? Not even close
This Commentary, Still More Equal than Others: Capped equalization still too much, examines how Ottawa overpays equalization receiving provinces.
Is the federation rebalanced?
Not even close
New cranes will give terminal a lift
There's plenty of room at the port. AIMS has predicted increased traffic for years. Now, recent investments by Ceres and others will allow Halifax port capacity to grow three-fold.