Just too many – plants, boats & people
How the rationalization of the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery is the key to its future.
Some are more equal than others
In his column in the National Post, Lorne Gunter uses AIMS special Equalization Commentary Series to support his arguement that equalization needs to be scaled back, not increased as has been proposed.
Think-tanks make a valuable contribution
In this op/ed that appeared in the St. John's Evening Telegram, AIMS president Brian Lee Crowley responds to an editorial in the same paper suggesting think tanks shouldn't be eligible for charitable status. Crowley explains the role and the funding of public policy think tanks.
How have-nots are more equal
AIMS special Equalization Commentary Series attracted the attention of Nigel Hannaford, a member of The Calgary Herald editorial board. In his regular weekend column, he takes a closer look at the Equalization numbers.
Farmers warned of changes ahead
Industry cannot get locked into always doing things the way they have been done, but should adapt to the new reality. AIMS president Brian Lee Crowley used the agriculture industry as an example during a luncheon address to an economic conference in the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia. His remarks were featured in the provincial edition of The Chronicle-Herald.
The Flypaper Effect
Does Equalization really contribute to better public services, or does it just 'stick to' politicians and civil servants? The second of AIMS' special Equalization Series.