The Telegram published this piece calling on the provincial utilities and their authorities to respond to Newfoundland's energy crisis this winter and discusses AIMS Senior Fellow Gordon Weil's contribution to the debate.
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.
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.
AIMS Senior Fellow in Electricity Policy Gordon Weil discusses the need for developing a regional approach to energy issues in Atlantic Canada.
AIMS Senior Fellow in Electricity Policy Gordon Weil outlines the benefits of creating an Atlantic Canada power-pool for distributing energy in the region.
During the massive power outages in Newfoundland, the provincial government asserted correctly that the Muskrat Falls project would produce increased electric reliability for the Island. But its reasoning shows a persistence of the concept of the province as an energy island.
Halifax, NS/St. John’s, NL: One of the potential benefits of the multi-billion dollar Muskrat Falls project in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is the enhancement of the electricity grid, which is especially significant for the Island of Newfoundland, since it would be physically connected to the North American electricity market for the first time. According to [...]
In this AIMS Commentary, Dr. James Feehan discusses Newfoundland and Labrador's decision to adopt protectionism in its energy sector.
Atlantic Institute for Market Studies News Release For Immediate Release West-East Pipeline Already Flowing AIMS names new President: Marco Navarro-Genie will take over from outgoing President & CEO, Charles Cirtwill Halifax, 3 September 2013 – As the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) prepares to celebrate its 20th year in 2014-2015, the Board of [...]
Speaking following a dinner hosted by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, Flaherty says the European economy is still in recession and doesn't look like it's about to "leap out."