AIMS RADIO PROJECT

The AIMS Radio Project is a unique initiative among Canadian think tanks. Its purpose is to bring the ideas and research of the Institute to a wide audience in the region. With a weekly reach of some 400,000 people in Atlantic Canada, the Radio Project is among the most important of the Institute’s outreach programs.

Our 60-second radio clips discuss public policy issues of importance to Atlantic Canada. Many pieces coincide with the publication of full policy studies, thus bringing greater attention to our research. Others are inspired by current events in the region, in which we give a lucid and informative take on policy questions for public consideration.

The AIMS Radio Project is among our many successful initiatives. Like all of our work, it requires financial support from publicly-minded citizens who share our goal of better, market-based policy for the Atlantic region. To contribute to our growing radio program, please visit AIMS.ca/donate.

RADIO PROJECT ARCHIVE

Proposed Changes to Capital Gains Rules: What About the Family Farm?

Keeping families and jobs in rural Canada is not easy. Proposed changes to capital gains rules would make it harder for a family member to keep the family farm, according to AIMS senior fellow Sylvain Charlebois. Many wonder how values ...
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/ Agriculture, AIMS, Economic Development, federal government, Radio Project

Modern Employment Insurance System

A new idea from AIMS would create a modern employment insurance system that meets the needs of workers and employers. Here’s how the new system would work:
  • Payroll deductions would go into an individual Personal Security Account for ...
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/ AIMS, Business investments, Economic Development, economics, Radio Project

Tax Reform

Keeping families and jobs in rural Canada is not easy. Proposed changes to capital gains rules would make it harder for a family member to keep the family farm, according to AIMS senior fellow Sylvain Charlebois. Many wonder how values ...
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/ AIMS, Business investments, economics, federal government, Radio Project, Regulatory Reform

Employment Insurance

A new idea from AIMS would create a modern employment insurance system that meets the needs of workers and employers. Here’s how the new system would work:
  • Payroll deductions would go into an individual Personal Security Account for ...
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/ AIMS, business, Economic Development, federal government, Radio Project

Marco Navarro-Génie on the Sheldon McLeod Show

On Monday, September 11th, 2017 Marco Navarro-Génie (AIMS President and CEO) appeared on the Sheldon McLeod show at 12:30 PM. Navarro-Génie discussed our latest study on Employment Insurance and how the current system doesn't meet the needs of Canadians. Listen here ...
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/ Media Appearances, Radio Project

Radio: Gas Regulation in Nova Scotia (3)

Halifax: Nova Scotia implemented price controls for gasoline in 2006. Policy makers believed that regulation would prevent great price fluctuations. While there are indeed fewer highs and lows than before, gas regulation carries three disadvantages. First, there is a cost ...
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/ economics, Radio Project, Regulatory Reform

Radio: Minimum Wage in the Maritimes (3)

PEI: Prince Edward Island has a high minimum wage. Compared to the average Islander's income, it is the highest in Canada. Basic economics suggest that when someone's skills are worth less to employers than the minimum wage, he or she ...
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/ Economic Development, economics, Labour Market, Radio Project

Radio: First Nations Data

To debate policy issues, it is vital that government make data easily accessible to the public. Many government records are published openly, while others can be attained through information requests. Unfortunately, Nova Scotia keeps poor records for tax exemptions on ...
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/ Aboriginal Issues, economics, Radio Project

Radio: Tobacco Tax Exemptions (2)

Federal and provincial legislation exempts First Nations reserves from several forms of taxation. Unfortunately, most governments have not examined the cost of this policy, estimated at $1.3 billion across Canada. The largest tax exemption, is for tobacco. From PEI reserves ...
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/ Aboriginal Issues, Economic Development, economics, Healthcare, Radio Project

Radio: Newfoundland Mill

In a new deal, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will help to fund employee pensions at the Corner Brook paper mill. It's the latest in a string of deals for the mill, worth some some 250-million dollars. In this ...
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/ Business investments, economics, Newfoundland, Radio Project