Think-tank urges N.S., N.B. to co-operate to improve power grid
This article in the Chronicle Herald, AIMS President and CEO comments on the planned annoucement regarding regional energy co-operation between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Energy: Public-private agreement a good way to get electricity to market, says AIMS president
This article in the Telegraph Journal, AIMS President and CEO comments on the planned annoucement regarding regional energy co-operation between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
National interest lacks defender
This editorial in the Cape Breton Post uses AIMS' research on the proposed sale of NB Power to make its point. It supports AIMS' position on the inter-provincial sale of electricity.
New direction for NB Power
As NB Power unveiled its new strategic plan, AIMS president & CEO Charles Cirtwill explained what steps the utility should take to make use of its geographic location and take advantage of private interest.
Give energy market a watchdog
In this op-ed energy consultant Gordon Weil explains why Canada needs a regulator for the electricity industry, and he says there is a structure in place that can handle it - the National Energy Board.
Opponents of NB Power deal back long-term energy contracts
The Weil analysis of the sale of NB Power, published by AIMS, continues to drive the discussion around the proposed deal. Weil was one of the speakers at an "options" conference organized by a group opposed to the sale.
The Beacon – 24 February 2010
This Beacon has AIMS latest public policy magazine Ideas Matter.
John Risley appointed Chair of AIMS Board of Directors
Halifax – The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) today announced the appointment of well-known Canadian entrepreneur John Risley as the new chair of its Board of Directors. Risley, co-founder and chairman of Clearwater Fine Foods, takes over from John F. Irving who stepped down earlier this year.Risley admits he doesn’t take on such voluntary [...]
The Beacon — 11 March 2010
Take in AIMS' event with Tom Flanagan, author of "Beyond the Indian Act".
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.