The Beacon, 19 April 2007
This issue of The Beacon covers the country from coast to coast, from BC`s trade agreement with Alberta to Atlantica`s trade with India.
N.S. aims to fire up exploration
The Globe and Mail turned to AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill for analysis of Nova Scotia’s regulatory changes to its offshore oil and gas licensing regime. Cirtwill points out that the province does a great service to other petroleum producing regions by fostering a business environment that stifles exploration.
More immigrants important for province: Chinese businessman
AIMS most recent paper, Give a Plum for a Peach: Chinese business immigration to Atlantic Canada is highlighted in this Halifax Daily news article. It underlines the crucial immigration policy solutions explored in the AIMS paper and their impact on population decline and investment in the region.
Bartender, make mine a TILMA
This op/ed by AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro points out the folly of inter-provincial trade barriers in Canada. He says BC and Alberta have the right idea with the "TILMA" and the Atlantic region should sign on.
N.B., N.S. rivalries frothing when it comes to fees in beer trade
A Canadian Press article covering the recent beer trade dispute between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia offers Premiers of both provinces some candid advice from AIMS Acting President Charles Cirtwill who says they should “Stop drinking beer and start selling it”.
Taking the Caller Off Hold
AIMS answered a call to provide comment on what's called the Order Varying Telecom Decision CRTC 2006-15
Taking the Caller off Hold
AIMS tells Commons Committee to move ahead with telecom deregulation and stop 'protecting' consumers from lower prices.
The End of Consumer Protection . . . from Lower Prices
This op/ed takes a look at a government policy that actually prevents telephone companies from charging consumers less for service. AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro explains old fashioned protectionism has actually cost consumers money.
Last thing consumers need is protection from lower prices
Having the government protect citizens from terrorists and nasty viruses? Sounds OK. But protection from lower prices? Not so much. In this op/ed that appeared in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, Aims Director of Research Ian Munro supports the push for accelerated deregulation and no-holds-barred competition in the local telephone service market.
Fuel for Thought:
A Breakfast Briefing with Carol Montreuil