Required Reading for Friday, Ferbuary 4th
Straight Talk! - Which university would you like to close?
An eventful week in Atlantic Canada
MP for Beauce Maxime Bernier had breakfast and interesting discussion on public policy issues with a group from the Atlantic Institute of Market Studies, Atlantic Canada’s free market think tank.
More hydro, More profit
Heavy rains behind increase in output for NB Power - AIMS President Charles Cirtwill comments.
Future of rural schools in doubt
AIMS President Charles Cirtwill says we need to have a panic-free discussion about education without calling each other names - which is what's happening presently. The issue of declining enrolment must be addressed. Our kids need quality education.
NB Liquor studies options
AIMS President Charles Cirtwill says New Brunswick Liquor is a good candidate for sell-off, to cut costs and increase profits.
Let’s get rid of energy board
Reader cites AIMS study to save taxpayers money and reduce the provincial deficit.
Alberta schools apple of U.K.’s eye, but not emulated at home
UK schools are taking tips from Alberta's education system, so why aren't other Canadian provinces? AIMS President Charles Cirtwill explains the politics behind the inaction.
Focus on solutions, not posturing: Expert
AIMS President Charles Cirtwill says when it comes to education, elected officials should focus on solutions, not posturing. Education needs to advance with the rest of our society.
One economic development agency, one goal
The government of New Brunswick plans to replace Business New Brunswick with an arms-length development agency called Invest NB. AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill says it's a model that has worked in Nova Scotia, and could in New Brunswick.
Electrical power market has to change
The proposed agreement by Emera and Nalcor to develop the Muskrat Falls hydro project on the Lower Churchill drew applause from AIMS author Gordon Weil. However, in this op-ed that appeared in several papers around the region, Weil says there's more the region can do to improve electrical transmission.