Now THAT’s a Gateway
The agreement between Emera and the Newfoundland and Labrador government to development the first phase of the Lower Churchill hydro project is welcome news. AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains how this is resource royalties spent well.
Welcome back, New Brunswick
Research has repeatedly shown that testing and accountability in our education system improves student performance. In this op-ed, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill tells New Brunswick to get back in the habit of provincial tests.
Why higher electricity prices are a good thing
In this op-ed AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why paying more for energy makes sense. He says making us pay the true cost for electricity will make us all more frugal in how we use it, and add to the money to the public purse.
Signal Strength:
The changes that need to be made for the wireless industry to better serve Canadians.
Wireless Rules for Today’s Reality:
Halifax -- Canada’s licensing framework for cellular and PCS (personal communication systems) providers is in serious need of an overhaul. A paper released today by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) says these spectrum licences should have strong property right characteristics and the licence fee regime should be amended to provide clarity and certainty. In Signal Strength: Setting the [...]
It’s time for regional power market
AIMS' author Gordon Weil has been a popular commentator on all things electrical in Atlantic Canada haven written extensively on the topic for the Institute. This op-ed appeared in papers around the region explaining the need the a regional power market and giving kudos for the progress that has been made in recent months.