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In the fiscal crosshairs
Avuncular in manner, consultative in political style, New Brunswick Premier David Alward knows his province is facing one of the most serious money meltdowns in its history. With a long-term debt approaching $10 billion, rolling annual deficits exceeding $500 million, and a population base insufficient to cover the costs, this first-term leader has “quandary” written all over his competing agendas. …Continue Reading
Charest sought to allay U.S. fears over NB Power deal: leaked cable
Quebec Premier Jean Charest took the “unusual step” of briefing U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson prior to the announcement of Hydro-Quebec’s ill-fated takeover of NB Power in late 2009, according to leaked American diplomatic cables. Charest called the ambassador “to allay the notion, expressed by some, that the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) should be concerned by the proposed acquisition,” …Continue Reading
The Wind Man
A profile of Yves Gagnon, Atlantic Canada’s leading wind power exponent.
Power Play
First-term New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham is determined to save his people from certain financial ruin. Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams is determined to stop a deal that could savagely curtail his province’s access to the lucrative energy markets of the American Northeast. When it comes to energy politics, all bets are off.
Atlantic Canada’s Top Five Newsmakers
Big decisions, big deals, big money: 2009 was a big year for business in Atlantic Canada.
