The Beacon — 11 March 2010
Take in AIMS' event with Tom Flanagan, author of "Beyond the Indian Act".
Ideas 2010: What self-sufficiency really means
Progress magazine contacted key leaders in Atlantic Canada to write their thoughts on how to make progress in the region. This is AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill's response.
Daewoo investment good for all Nova Scotians
AIMS continues to lead discussion on the topic of public investment in private companies. This columnist quotes AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill to make his point.
Northern regions would benefit from strategic investment
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains in this story why it is more important to look at how regional development money is spent rather than how much is spent. He says tax-based incentives are better development tools than handing over money to failing business.
Manitoba: Golden boy or laggard?
Macleans magazine called on AIMS president Charles Cirtwill to explain why some areas of the country appear cushioned from the recession.
Tax-free zones possible for northern ports
As the NB government considers tax free zones, this article points out that it is a policy considered in a recent AIMS study.
Minister pushes regional partnerships in Halifax
New Brunswick Finance Minister Greg Byrne chose an AIMS luncheon in Halifax to bring a message to the region - we need more cooperation.
Unease growing in U.S. over power pact, energy expert says
An analysis, published by AIMS, of the MOU to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec received wide coverage in New Brunswick. In this article, author Gordon Weil explains why the proposed sale raises concerns in the United States.
Freedom Update
This blog tells readers to go to the AIMS website to check out our latest paper and the shifting demographics of Atlantic Canada and policy options to lessen the impact.
Cheering for population decline
This Telegraph-Journal columnist explains that AIMS latest paper on the population crunch facing Atlantic Canada makes for an interesting and disturbing read.