January 2009
Let’s deregulate tuition fees
A presentation at Dalhousie University on post-secondary education, by AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill, has stirred debate among students on campus. The latest is this article that appeared in the Dal Gazette.
Different answers needed for looming workforce shortage
An AIMS paper on the developing problems within our workforce caused by the shifting demographics caused by the baby boomers prompted numerous comments from across the country, including this one in the Miramichi Leader.
Universities with higher part-time profs lead to lower graduation rates
With the York University strike entering its 12th week, the National Post decided to take a look at the state of the country's universities. It turned to AIMS' Senior Fellow Kelvin Ogilvie for insight on what's happening in post-secondary institutions - labour-wise.
Who’s Irrationally Exuberant Now: Debt-shy consumers or pump-priming politicians?
From the books of the banks to the backs of the taxpayers; this Commentary reflects on why you shouldn't pick up the tab for the current economic crisis.
‘Permatemp’ academics a looming crisis for universities
The National Post turned to AIMS Senior Fellow in Post-Secondary Education, Kelvin Ogilvie, as it examined the strike at York University. He said universities need to return to their core missions.
Stetson Wind project goes on line
This story by The Associated Press highlights the Danforth wind project in Maine, the largest wind-power facility in Atlantica.