Hydro-Québec would have nearly exclusive use of N.B. grid: analysis
The discussion around the sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec continues with AIMS latest analysis of the deal by Gordon Weil. This article in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal includes comments from Energy Minister Jack Keir who dismisses the analysis.
Irving firm’s energy plan a counter offer: AIMS
The battle for electricity continues to head up in Atlantic Canada with the formation of a new company aimed at forming a regional electricity transmission system in Atlantic Canada. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill points out what is being proposed is exactly what was called for in a 2003 AIMS paper.
Schools need to be graded
This editorial in the Winnipeg Free Press supports AIMS' Interim Report Card on Western Canadian High School and supports the public release of information on student performance.
Tories promise to reveal details if elected
The latest Weil analysis of the deal to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec published by AIMS made it to the floor of the New Brunswick legislature. This story relates the exchange between opposition MLAs and Energy Minister Jack Keir including his opinion of the latest analysis.
Transition won’t hinder Gateway funds: minister
AIMS president and CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why the appointment of a new minister responsible for the Atlantic Gateway shouldn't affect progress on gateway projects.
Report ranks performance of Saskatchewan high schools
The Star Phoenix promotes AIMS' Interim Report Card on Western Canadian High School and promotes the release of the full report by the fall.
Opposition concerned public may not hear from NB Power president on planned sale
Again the Weil analysis published by AIMS of the proposed sale of NB Power assets is used to explain postential concerns with the deal.
Quebec, N.B. claim new sale agreement on Crown utility benefits both provinces
When the New Brunswick government announced revisions to its proposed deal to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec, it invited AIMS to the pre-announcement briefing. After the announcement, AIMS vice president Barbara Pike explained that the deal still makes New Brunswick extremely competitive, but does not address concerns over transmission capacity.
B.C. more open about schools than other western provinces
The Vancouver Sun provides quick reference to the Interim Report Card for Western Canadian High Schools in this article. It points out that BC publicly releases information on student performance, but it is difficult to use.