Power deal dead
This feature in the Telegraph-Journal reviews the demise of the deal to sell NB Power assets to Hydro Quebec. It uses material from an opinion piece by AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill to explain how and why the deal is dead.
N.S. partnership with Daewoo a risky return to subsidized ventures: critics
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS President & CEO, expresses his concerns about that latest subsidy to business in Nova Scotia.
The devil was, indeed, in the details
When the deal to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec fell through, the Telegraph Journal called AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill to provide an opinion piece.
ACOA letting inactive firm off the hook: critic
CBC turned to AIMS for comment after learning that a Nova Scotia company has not making payments on its government loan, but is still classified as active.
Former Fla. governor to speak in Moncton
News that former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is the special guest speaker at AIMS' 15th anniversary dinner in New Brunswick, made headlines around the province.
Independent contractors association criticizes Burnaby’s fair wage policy
This story from Burnaby, BC proudly uses the city's ranking in the AIMS' National Municipal Performance Report to make its point.
N.S. chose pricier bids for rural web
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill points out in this story that government needs to be transparent and accountable. He says information on contracts awarded by the government are paid for by taxpayers, and they should know the details.
Reform unprincipled equalization system
This op-ed in The National Post by AIMS' fellow David MacKinnon mirrors much of AIMS research on equalization, explaining that those provinces footing the bill actually get less that equalization receiving provinces.
Few surprises contained in advisory panel’s report
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill explains the value of a panel review of the sale of NB assets to Hydro Quebec. He says it can help the discussion by laying out the advantages and concerns.
Status quo ‘not an option’
AIMS President & CEO explains why the status quo on NB Power is an expensive option for both ratepayers and taxpayers.