December 2009
Selling the power deal to Atlantic counterparts
It was an opportune engagement. Just one week after delivering his budget, New Brunswick Financne Minister Greg Byrne was in Halifax speaking to an AIMS' luncheon. The resulting stories covered his tax reform plans, and of course, the proposed sale of NB Power.
N.S. Power keeping close eye on N.B.-Quebec deal
New Brunswick Finance Minister Greg Byrne's appearance in Halifax speaking to an AIMS' luncheon generated numerous news stories, particularly in light of the proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec.
No quick deal to create power corridor
The MOU to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec dominated an AIMS luncheon in Halifax with guest speaker NB Finance Minsiter Greg Byrne. Among the questions he was asked was whether there is a deal possible to allow a transmission line through his province for Nova Scotia or Newfoundland power.
Minister pushes regional partnerships in Halifax
New Brunswick Finance Minister Greg Byrne chose an AIMS luncheon in Halifax to bring a message to the region - we need more cooperation.
Labour unions launching campaign to stop proposed sale of NB Power
The hot topic for public policy discussion in New Brunswick spilled into Nova Scotia at an AIMS event. NB Finance Minister Greg Byrne was called on by union leaders attending the AIMS luncheon to explain the deal to sell NB Power to Hyrdo Quebec. This story by The Canadian Press was picked up by newspapers around the region.