Power deal dead
This feature in the Telegraph-Journal reviews the demise of the deal to sell NB Power assets to Hydro Quebec. It uses material from an opinion piece by AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill to explain how and why the deal is dead.
Experts: No N.S. gain from failed deal
Nova Scotia media turned to AIMS to explain the impact on the province of the demise of the NB Power sale to Hydro Quebec. AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill points out New Brunswick is still attractive to investors without cheap power.
N.B., Quebec scrap power deal
With the deal to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec dead, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill points out New Brunswickers cannot afford the status quo. In this article that appeared in newspapers across Canada, he says New Brunswickers were quick to denounce the agreement but very few other options have been put forward to deal with the energy problem.
NBers will pay more for their electricity needs
The deal to sell NB Power assets to Quebec Hydro may be dead, but AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill points out that does not help New Brunswick with its energy woes.
Plug pulled on power deal
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains that while the deal to sell NB Power assets to Quebec Hydro may be dead, New Brunswickers still need to find a solution to their electricity problem.
Daewoo investment good for all Nova Scotians
AIMS continues to lead discussion on the topic of public investment in private companies. This columnist quotes AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill to make his point.
Build on budget’s advantages
This analysis of New Brunswick's 2010 budget uses AIMS' research and commentary to say the provincial government is heading in the right direction.
The Beacon – 18 March 2010
AIMS new chair explains the importance of public policy, read how our education dollars are really being spent, and look at a third option for health care.
Save Nova Scotians from Save Grade 2
In this op-ed, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why the whole "Save Grade 2" campaign in Nova Scotia is offensive. He uses expert skill and blunt statistical analysis to dismiss the arguments of lobbyists who say more money needs to be poured into education.
Liberals pass last budget before scheduled fall vote
With governments across the country entering budget season, many are warning of red ink and increased taxes. But New Brunswick has already passed its budget, and as AIMS Vice President Barbara Pike explains, while it may be a deficit budget, there are some good points.