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Let's talk Power

 

The MOU between New Brunswick and Hydro Quebec for the sale of NB Power has been applauded by some and derided by others. It has definitely opened the discussion on key public policy issues, such as energy, electricity, transmission and self-sufficiency.

AIMS has written extensively on the plight of NB Power over the years, follow this link to read some of that material to better understand this topical issue.

Population Change &
the Labour Shortage


 

A decade ago when most were still talking about high unemployment rates, AIMS warned of an ageing population and the pending labour shortage. Now the latest Statistic Canada report is showing just that, Canada is facing an ageing and declining population and no where is that more critical than in Atlantic Canada.

To read some of AIMS' papers and Commentaries on this pressing public policy issue, click here.

To read one of AIMS' first research papers on the topic, Population Change in Atlantic Canada, click here.

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Behind the classroom doorBehind the classroom door:
A Guide to the Interim Report Card for Western Canadian High Schools
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Comments on the New NB - HQ Agreement:
Energy consultant William Marhsall weighs in on the latest deal to sell NB Power assets to Hydro Quebec.
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An Updated Analysis:
The modified New Brunswick - Quebec Memorandum of Understanding on NB Power by Gordon L. Weil
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Response to an Analysis: Comments on the Weil Analysis of the NB Power MOU:
Energy consultant and former NBSO chair Bill Marshall weighs in on the MOU to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec.
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An Analysis of the New Brunswick - Hydro Quebec MOU:
An impartial look at the MOU signed to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec questions whether it will deliver the savings or benefits promised.
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Straight Talk!: Follow the public policy debate on AIMS blog.

Rebalancing the conversation: Why provinces need to look at all the options when trying to balance the books.

It's an MOU, folks: AIMS op/ed brings perspective to potential NB Power MOU.

All for one: NB Finance Minister talks regional partnership at AIMS luncheon.

Older and fewer: AIMS' latest paper on demographics attracts attention across the region.

Get over it: Atlantic Gateway supporters need to start working together.

From the pot to the frying pan: Sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec would not be good for New Brunswickers.

The future of unions: Cirtwill's Commentary triggers article in The Economist.

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