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Transmission Line One of the Missing Links in Wind Farm Plan
Atlantica's wind potential in northern NB to generate much needed renewable energy has drawn attention to the need for transmission lines linking the supply region with markets in New England.
1,000 Megawatts N.S. Firm Exploring Feasibility of Two New Wind Farms in New Brunswick
With fossil fuel prices on the rise and growing interest and committments to find greener alternatives, windy weather may turn out to be a valuable resource making Atlantica a source of green energy.
Not all businesses need zero taxation
AIMS presentation to the New Brunswick legislative committee on tax reforms prompted this Letter to the Editor in the Telegraph Journal. Professor David Murrell suggests that a zero percent tax rate would be better targeted at exporters, which he says academics recognize as the true driver of economic development.
Corporate tax elimination unlikely, says province
As New Brunswick considers its tax reform options, the Finance Minister says cutting corporate income tax as suggested by AIMS is in the works, but he says cutting to zero is unlikely.
Promoting the gentle, good life to immigrants and expatriates far and wide
New Brunswick's campaign to attract ex-pats and immigrants to the province sells the province's lifestyle. But AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains such a branding exercise will only work if there are the jobs to back it up.
Nix corporate income tax: Cutting corporate tax rates encourages businesses to invest in growth
AIMS' presentation before a New Brunswick legislative committee is the basis of this story on tax reform. AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains how cutting corporate income tax will boost investment and he points out that businesses will still be on the hook for property taxes, consumption taxes as well as mandatory labour taxes.
Slice of the pie
Protectionism will be bad for New Brunswick's energy boom. Charles Cirtwill AIMS Executive Vice President tells the Telegraph Journal that "it's up to the companies to pick up the ball and run with it."
N.B. gov’t defends hefty pay hikes: Province stays mum on how public services jobs evaluated, amount of increases
Recent pay hikes for New Brunswick government employees are being linked to pay equity. However, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill suggests that trying to set a rule that defines compensation for each position becomes a kind of gerrymandering.
Equalization a moral failure
In this Opinion piece that appeared in the Toronto Star, AIMS Senior Fellow David MacKinnon explains why equalization is bad public policy and how regional subsidies are damaging the economy of the entire country.