December 2009
Adopting an ‘open data’ system would improve public discourse
This columnist in the Times & Transcript praises AIMS' work in bringing accountability to government. DAvid Gingras concludes, "It is to our benefit that municipalities measure their performance and furthermore that they provide us with the data on the services we pay for."
Let’s talk about taxes like grown-ups
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill borrows a tag line from the CCPA and agrees that it's time for an adult conversation about taxes. But he points out that means being open to other ideas and suggestions - and sticking to the facts when discussing tax reform.
The Beacon – 21 December 2009
End of year greetings are featured in this special Beacon.
The Beacon – 17 December 2009
It's all about power - or almost. This Beacon provides just some of the reaction to AIMS' analysis of the MOU to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec.
N.B.’s average 2009 wage increase was 1.5 per cent, survey says
A new survey by CRA in Halifax shows a slim majority of Maritimers received pay raises in the last year. AIMS research manager Bobby O'Keefe was asked to comment on the survey for this story in the Telegraph Journal.
P.E.I. Opposition wants N.B. power guarantees
The discussion on the MOU to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec is taking place beyond the province of New Brunswic. In PEI, energy critic Mike Currie uses AIMS' analysis of the MOU to raise questions about the proposed sale.