April 2010
Question the value of police budget
This discussion in a New Brunswick newspaper about municipal spending uses AIMS research to make its point.
Throne speech was nice, but proof is in budget – CEO
With the federal budget looming, AIMS was one of the organizations the media turned to for insight. President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains that one issue all governments need to address in their budgets and policies is the shortage of skilled workers.
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.
Minister disagrees with gateway funding criticism
Federal Minister Keith Ashfield is forced to defend Ottawa's Atlantic Gateway strategy after AIMS pointed out the plan should be truly regional and not just picking ways to spend money from four different provincial lists.
A Third Option for the Health Care Debate
AIMS Fellow in Health Care Policy Dr. David Zitner teams up with Dianne Kelderman, CEO of the Nova Scotia Cooperative Council, to explain how community-controlled, user-centred health care is an option worth considering.
Halifax unveils gateway strategy
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why the Atlantic region needs to work together rather than compete when looking at gateway opportunities.