A New Golden Rule
Competition, cooperation and 'ccountability are the "three 'C's" of good local government.
Three Reasons to be in Afghanistan
Recent CBC polls suggest that a majority of Canadians continue to badly misinterpret Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. AIMS Security and Defence Intern Alex Wilner sets out to ameliorate the situation. In this Op/Ed, Wilner outlines three compelling reasons for Canada’s continued military involvement in the beleaguered state.
Cut taxes to boost N.B. salaries, province told
New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham's suggestion to increase wages to keep easterners at home, has some merit. However, in this front page story in the Times & Transcript, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill suggests to find the money for higher wages, there have to be some change in the way business is conducted.
Should Some Pigs Be More Equal Than Others?
A protest at Province House by hog farmers demanding more money from the provincial government prompted AIMS Director of Research to ask why. In this article that appeared in both major dailies in Nova Scotia, Ian Munro suggests farmers cannot expect to be treated any differently than any other family business.
Solutions sought to student debt load problem
It's time to end the debate over student loans and take an indepth look at the program. In this front page story, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains people defaulting on the loans are only the result of the problem, not the cause.
Leader’s comments spur R&D debate
In this front page story, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains there needs to be more development in Atlantic Canada from Research & Development. He suggests a way to encourage that is to provide tax credits to companies.