The Beacon, 12 December 2007
This edition of the Beacon explores issues ranging from urban development to the Atlantic Gateway to education.
The power of one
The head of NB Power says that experiments in deregulation have proven that it just doesn't work. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill argues that so-called deregulation schemes in Ontario and California actually created more regulation than they cut. He suggests that true deregulation hasn't been given a fair shot in North America.
Benefits program would help local companies — president
As New Brunswick explores the possibility of starting a number of mega-projects some local firms are looking for the government to institute an industrial benefits program. Such a program would see local companies given preference in contracts. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill says such polices are folly and inevitably lead to higher costs and fewer projects.
N.B. offers grants to small business
New Brunswick recently announced plans to set up a new program to give grants to small businesses in the province. Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting president, says that encouraging growth would be better served by implementing more business-friendly policies.
Despite global boom, Halifax container port traffic dips
ACOA minister Peter MacKay's assessment of the potential benefits of an Atlantic Gateway may be used to garner funds from the federal government. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill says the report is simply the government justifying spending money it's already set aside.
City hall has control issues: councillors
When Halifax municipal councillors began muttering that perhaps the city had too much regulation, the Halifax Daily News turned to AIMS for comment. Acting president Charles Cirtwill says there is no doubt the city council is too quick to pass bylaws without considering enforcement, the cost or the need.
To be or not to be
Are workers’ rights in Canada being violated by forced membership in labour unions? With Swedish human rights lawyer Jan Södergren
The Beacon, 20 September 2007 – Special Event
Is it a violation of an employee's human rights to be forced to be a "member" of a union? That's the question answered at this special AIMS' luncheon with Swedish human rights lawyer Jan Södergren.
Selling to the West instead of moving there
AIMS Breakfast Briefing with Alberta's key negotiator Shawn Robbins
Canada’s Place in the World
It's said that the quality of life in Canada has slipped, this Commentary points the way back to the top.