Freeing the Flow:
This Commentary reviews the options for improving electric industry regulation in Canada.
Freeing the Flow:
Halifax – It’s time for Canada to reform the regulation of its electric industry. In a Commentary, released today by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (www.AIMS.ca), author Gordon Weil reviews the options to improve regulations governing Canada’s electrical industry. He says while it is not necessary to go as far as a single national [...]
Gas gridlock traps N.B. users
A dispute brewing over natual gas distribution and costs in New Brunswick is an example of what happens when government interfers. In this article, AIMS President & CEO explains what went wrong.
New EI rate hikes! How fair is that?
This article in The Province by the CFIB uses AIMS methodology to calculate the effect of raising EI rates.
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".
Parties debate energy regulation
As the debate in New Brunswick heats up over the MOU to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec, both sides are using AIMS' recent analysis of the proposed deal to aid in the discussion.
National interest lacks defender
This editorial in the Cape Breton Post calls for a federal regulatory agency for energy transmission. The discussion was prompted by a recent AIMS' analysis of the MOU to sell NB Power.
The Beacon – 17 November 2009
AIMS latest paper on the shrinking population shows we are fewer and older than first forecast. There's also an invitation to join the conversation about how Nova Scotia should control its deficit.
Sale may face regulatory challenges
This op-ed by AIMS' author Gordon Weil points out there may be some regulatory concerns about the sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec. He also suggests the province should maintain some control.