Canada tried consolidation: It didn’t work
In this commentary, AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley writes that amalgamation in Nova Scotia resulted in higher taxes and lower quality services. He urges others to not follow this example.
Rural N.B. enjoys power surge
As New Brunswick population moves from country to cities, rural voters have stronger voice than urban voters in the NB Legislature. This trend is not unique to the province.
Amalgamation: no quick fix
In light of recent discussions about whether Rothesay and Quispamsis should amalgamate into a city, the pros and cons of amalgamation are discussed.
The Beacon – 29 November 2010
Energy issues, election fall-out, and opinion piece dominate this issue.
Lessons in Toronto:
This Commentary shows that Rob Ford's victory in Toronto is a lesson for all municipal governments in the fundamentals of running a city.
Not doing as well as we could
The AIMS National Municipal Performance Report ranking cities across Canada has become a key plank in the platform for a mayoral candidate in London Ontario.
N.B. could become country’s safest province: analyst
This article in the Times & Transcript AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill discusses the RCMP's goal of making the province the safest in Canada.
More not necessarily better
The President of the Nova Scotia Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Fiander, draws on AIMS municipal performance report to make a point about too much is not necessarily better, particularly when it comes to government and government spending.
The Financial Health of New Brunswick
This interview in the Telegraph Journal with AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill discusses the current and future fiscal health of New Brunswick.
Halifax versus Moncton: a love story?
AIMS Vice President Barbara Pike explains that cooperation not competition is the path to prosperity for the region. She explains that cities and provinces within Atlantic Canada need to stop competing and work together.