N.S. bill for power project fluid
Earlier this month, the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies in Halifax released a report stating that the hydroelectric project was “highly desirable in terms of energy policy,” but the report called for an independent, in-depth review that would provide a comprehensive look at all aspects.
Creative Cities
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia notes that Halifax lags far behind other Canadian cities in its support for the Arts.
Maritime Morning: Interview with Alessandro Colombo
In this Maritime Morning interview with Jordi Morgan of News 95.7, Italian economist Alessandro Colombo discusses how the how the Italian region of Lombardy has begun to move to a system of subsidiarity.
Italian economist makes case for decentralization
Alessandro Colombo believes in the trickle-down effect, that transferring power from government to people makes society stronger. Colombo spoke to the Halifax Club Monday about how the Italian region has begun to move to a system of subsidiarity.
Think local control over private means to public ends
In this op-ed, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill looks at the 'Lombardy Model' based on the principles of subsidiarity
Maritime Morning: Dianne Kelderman on AIMS’ upcoming health conference
Maritime Morning interview with Dianne Kelderman President & CEO of The Nova Scotia Co-operative Council on AIMS' upcoming health conference 'Open for Business: Creating Wealth Through Better Health'.
Report urges power pooling
Gordon Weil and Ross McEacharn have produced a report, released by AIMS, that urges the four Atlantic provinces to create a regional power pool.
Muskrat Falls risks should be limited
In this op-ed, Gordon Weil energy market expert and author of the recent commentary “The Muskrat Falls Hydro Project: Opportunities and Risks,” says that the Muskrat Falls project could bring benefit to Newfoundland and Labrador if its risks were reduced.
Atlantic power deal could cut customer costs, preserve provincial control
A regional agreement among the Atlantic Provinces to use the lowest cost electric energy available and share generating reserves would produce savings for customers and greater operating efficiency, according to a new report released by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.
Regional Cooperation in Electricity Exchanges in Atlantic Canada:Steps Toward the Creation of an Atlantic Power Pool
Gordon Weil & Ross McEacharn find that a regional power pool in Atlantic Canada could bring significant benefits to all four provinces.