March 2009
Government: In search of the real Harper
In this article in Canadian Business, writer John Gray asks, based on the Tory budget, whether Prime Minister Stephen Harper has pulled the ultimate about-face. One of the opinion leaders he turned to was AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley.
February 2009
Follow or Get Out of the Way: Why the public sector can not and should not lead the charge for the Atlantic Gateway
This Commentary explores the Atlantic Gateway and the Gateway Fund and explains who should lead each initiative.
Use as Needed
This paper examines the practice of "Reference Pricing". Basically it’s a method used to control spending on prescription drugs by public and private insurance systems. Under this approach, drugs which are judged to be interchangeable are classified in therapeutic classes, and a reimbursement ceiling is set up for the whole class.
AIMS: N.S., N.B. deal may stifle other agreements
As Nova Scotia and New Brunswick sign an agreement to allow for free movement of goods and services, AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill cautions as it makes it difficult to then promote national agreements.
NAFTA at 15: Assessing its Benefits, Accord has Boosted Jobs, Exports Across the U.S.
With the arrival of President Obama to Canada on February 19 there has been much debate on an "upgrade" to the NAFTA agreement. This report, published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, examines trade between the nations.
Wood prices fluctuate; sustainable management practices available
A report prepared by Zander Evans was featured in the Biomass Magazine. It examines how biomass in the Atlantica region can meet the energy needs of the area and still leave forests healthier.