February 2009
Our Orwellian world of politics
AIMS Research Fellow Harry Koza wrote this op-ed that appeared in the Montreal Gazette on the fiscal stimulus. Based on his Commentary, Who's irrationally exuberant now: Debt shy consumers or pump priming politicians?, Koza points out why "spend, spend, spend" is not the best message for these economic times.
Universities could see enrolment rise
With the economic downturn universities could see a rise in enrolment especially in the male population. AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill cautions that this may be giving people false hope for the future.
Tabusintac group to meet with minister
The community of Tabusintac in New Brunswick is lobbying for a new community-based school they want to build. Some say such projects are ill-advised, but AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill explains how these community-based schools can really benefit small communities.
The challenges are the opportunities
The borders between Canada and the United States remain quite congested and people continue to try and make trading between the countries more possible. A list of recommendations was created for the Obama Administration to make help make this possible.
We are paying for gas pricing
This op-ed appeared in the Telegraph-Journal in response to the commentary, AIMS research manager, Bobby O'Keefe wrote on gas price regulation in New Brunswick.
Are community schools the answer?
As the need for new schools in New Brunswick grows people begin to look at the advantages of building multi-use community schools. AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill explains how this can bring the center of the community back to the schools.