A strawman argument is a rhetorical device that deliberately misrepresents or exaggerates an opponent’s position in order to demolish it. It’s always easier to defeat an opponent made of straw than is to tackle a serious argument with facts and …
A Lower Standard of Living–The TransMountain NIMBY Effect
Canada’s standard of living is suffering because of the seemingly perpetual pipeline controversy and especially because of the delays. No, it is not merely the delay in construction that is causing problems, but it is also delays in expanding our …
Let Them Eat Carbon – Rebuttal to Ecofiscal Commission’s report “Clearing the Air”
In early April, 2018, Ecofiscal Commission issued a report entitled “Clearing the Air: Ho Carbon Pricing Helps Canada Fight Climate Change.” They claim that a price on carbon will improve the economy and the environment. Friends of Science Society bring …
The Indigenous Grandmother
On May 15, 2018 CBC Radio aired a story about an Indigenous woman who complained that a security officer, and then a City of Winnipeg police officer, had treated her improperly while she was attending a Winnipeg Jets related “Whiteout” …
Two Visions of Mining for Manitoba
There are two visions of engaging with First Nations on mining projects in Manitoba. The first will likely lead to considerable opposition and increased delays. The second focuses on meaningful consultation with Indigenous groups and is destined to move development …
Weekly Radio: Trial by Tweet
How long is the career of a public figure when facing anonymous accusations of sexual misconduct? In the case of Ontario Conservative leader Patrick Brown it was measured in hours from the moment CTV released the news to his resignation.
Now They’re Waging War On Plastics!
Earth Day Network (EDN) chose “End Plastic Pollution” as their theme for this year’s April 22 Earth Day. It is just the tip of the anti-plastic activism that now consumes environmental extremists. A Google search on “Plastic Pollution Coalition” (a …