Protect Yourself: Stay Informed
This tragic story of a 62 year old man who died waiting for critical surgery is used to show the structural problems within our health care system. Dr. David Zitner explains that such problems mean we all have to be much more involved in our health care. The story and article brought regional and national attention to the problem.
The End of Consumer Protection . . . from Lower Prices
This op/ed takes a look at a government policy that actually prevents telephone companies from charging consumers less for service. AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro explains old fashioned protectionism has actually cost consumers money.
Last thing consumers need is protection from lower prices
Having the government protect citizens from terrorists and nasty viruses? Sounds OK. But protection from lower prices? Not so much. In this op/ed that appeared in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, Aims Director of Research Ian Munro supports the push for accelerated deregulation and no-holds-barred competition in the local telephone service market.
Mother May I?
The trials and the truths of Nova Scotia's FOI/POP legislation. It's anything but freedom of information.
Rural N.B. can thrive
Comments from the co-chair of New Brunswick's self-sufficiency task force appear to have rural pitted against urban. In this front page story, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains that the rural/urban divide is a myth.
A New Golden Rule
Bigger is not necessarily better, particularly with municipal governments. This Commentary based on remarks by AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill shows that amalgamation does not provide the most efficient local government. [...]