Anyone who wants to see what’s wrong with the science behind the Kyoto accord should start with Vincent Gray’s new book, The Greenhouse Delusion. One of the leading global warming skeptics, Mr. Gray has produced what amounts to a field guide to skepticism — inexpensive, colourful and fact-filled.
Year: 2002
Environmental Quality Improving
Environmental Indicators report from Fraser Institute September 2002
How Rent Control Killed Affordable Housing in Winnipeg
Senior Policy Analyst Dennis Owens discusses how rent control hurts the poor
Animal Legislation still Haunts Rural Canada
Rural Renaissance Note commentary – Proposed animal rights legislation still haunts rural economy
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Coal – Not Wind – is Keeping Saskatchewan’s Lights On
While it’s not the same minute-by-minute data provided by the Alberta Electric System Operator for their grid, SaskPower has begun breaking down where its power is coming from on a daily basis. And the data from Oct. 3 and 4 showed wind generated an average of just...
57 Policy Proposals for Future Leaders to Help Make the Canadian Economy Soar
Executive Summary The various federal political parties are all promoting the policy agendas they believe will foster a sustainably high quality of life for all Canadians. It remains to be seen whether they will attain the success that they aim to achieve. In some...
Twilight of the Crowns
The people of Saskatchewan received a special Valentine's Day gift this year. Their government sold its remaining stake in Cameco, a uranium-mining company, which had been formed originally from 2 crown corporations. Not too many years ago, the sale would have evoked...
New Animal Laws a Threat to Canadians
Although the use of animals for human purposes is vital to the health and well-being of our society, a proposed federal “animal rights” law, Bill C-15B, will harm the quality of life of all Canadians.
Environmental Politics Is Big Business
Environmental indicators are all improving despite the litany of doom and gloom promoted by various activist groups
An “Eco-Judas” Comes to Brandon
Back in January during Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon the Canola Growers sponsored a visit by Dr. Patrick Moore, one of the founders of Greenpeace.
Government Policy Hamstrings Downtown Revival
The Frontier Centre’s offices are located in the Hammond Building, in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District.
Edmonton’s Downtown Renaissance
Edmonton, like other cities in Canada is addicted to the automobile. The Alberta capital maintains over 4,500 miles of urban roads, as opposed to fewer than 3,000 in Winnipeg.
The Product Labelling Scam
The comprehensive labeling of food and other products has become the latest crusade for the anti-trade crowd. Their demands sound reasonable, but complying with them would put many products beyond the reach of the average household budget.
*Prosperity or Stagnation?
Speech given by Prof. Richard Vedder of the Ukraine on taxation and economic growth
Private Hospitals Can Improve Healthcare
The Province of Manitoba, stuck with Canada’s most expensive health-care system, deserves credit for at least beginning to look outward for new ideas.