N.S. partnership with Daewoo a risky return to subsidized ventures: critics
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS President & CEO, expresses his concerns about that latest subsidy to business in Nova Scotia.
ACOA letting inactive firm off the hook: critic
CBC turned to AIMS for comment after learning that a Nova Scotia company has not making payments on its government loan, but is still classified as active.
The Beacon — 11 March 2010
Take in AIMS' event with Tom Flanagan, author of "Beyond the Indian Act".
Fickle nature doesn’t have to rule over better selves
Charles Cirtwill's op-ed in The Cape Breton Post generated discussion about the Nova Scotia MLA spending scandal and public policy. An example is this letter to the editor.
Review backed of MLAs’ benefits
Politician's pensions are considered some of the most generous in the country. In this article, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill says the compensation package for politicians needs to be overhauled to be fairer to taxpayers.
Liberals pass last budget before scheduled fall vote
With governments across the country entering budget season, many are warning of red ink and increased taxes. But New Brunswick has already passed its budget, and as AIMS Vice President Barbara Pike explains, while it may be a deficit budget, there are some good points.
The Beacon – 18 March 2010
AIMS new chair explains the importance of public policy, read how our education dollars are really being spent, and look at a third option for health care.
Build on budget’s advantages
This analysis of New Brunswick's 2010 budget uses AIMS' research and commentary to say the provincial government is heading in the right direction.
Review, Streamline & Reform:
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) today released a paper that provides tips for the Nova Scotia government in its quest to balance the books.
The Beacon – 24 February 2010
This Beacon has AIMS latest public policy magazine Ideas Matter.