The Private Foundations of Canada
The Private Foundations of Canada, the umbrella group representing private charitable foundations in Canada, recently held a Members' Seminar in Toronto where the theme was "Engaging the public in the public policy process". AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley was invited to address the Seminar about the challenges facing democracy.
AIMS On-Line for mid February 2001
Here is a brief overview of just some of AIMS' activities and publications since the beginning of 2001
Alberta could be Hamm’s ally
Nova Scotia Premier John Hamm has taken his 'Campaign for Fairness' to Ottawa, where he is calling for a better deal for the province on equalisation and natural resource revenues, among other things. But according to AIMS president Brian Lee Crowley and Alberta commentator Ken Boessenkool, Premier Hamm is neglecting the potential for collaboration on these issues with other provinces, such as oil-rich Alberta. In this National Post op-ed piece, Boessenkool and Crowley lay out a strategy for dealing with natural resource revenues that would strengthen all the provinces, while helping equalisation-receiving provinces off dependence on federal transfers. Publication: NP, 9 February 2001
Retreat from Growth
Shortlisted by the Donner Canadian Foundation, Retreat from Growth analyses the effects of 40 years of massive transfers and other forms of government intervention designed to close the disparity gap between Atlantic Canada and the rest of the country.
Public and policymakers ill-served by media portrayal of complex scientific debates such as aquaculture: Expert
How to Farm the Seas II: The Science, Economics and Politics of Aquaculture
Three Views of Atlantic Canada’s Future
In the December edition of Policy Options magazine, the cover story was the future of Atlantic Canada. Editor William Watson interviewed AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley, as well as APEC President Elizabeth Beale and MUN economist Wade Locke on their policy prescriptions for the region.