Power From the People
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, a not-for-profit think tank that looks at market issues, released a commentary this past November criticizing the province for granting NL Hydro a monopoly on power generation in the province.
The Atlantic Economy Needs to Reverse Course Fast
There have been warnings about the economic path Atlantic Canada has taken. The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies has consistently and bravely expressed concern. Former UNB chancellor Richard Currie referred to New Brunswick as a “failed state” province because it was treated too generously by the federal government. The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has stated that fiscal patterns in that province are unsustainable.
Emera-Nalcor Deal Could Meet UARB Conditions, But Risks Remain
AIMS Senior Fellow in Electricity Policy Gordon Weil outlines the benefits of creating an Atlantic Canada power-pool for distributing energy in the region.
CPP Boost Could Hurt Small Firms and Jobless
AIMS Policy Analyst Shaun Fantauzzo discusses how CPP expansion will hurt small firms and jobless Canadians.
In Defence of the Seal Hunt
AIMS Policy Analyst Shaun Fantauzzo dispels myths about the Canadian sealing industry and its impact on the environment.
Medical Marijuana Regulations No Bargain for Consumers
AIMS Policy Analyst Shaun Fantauzzo argues that Health Canada's new medical marijuana regulations benefit licensed producers at the expense of patients, many of whom rely on government assistance to supplement their income.