The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration is a good example of government that works, and should be the model for other programs.
Year: 2003
Real thinkers don’t fear changes to health care
Frontier responds to Naomi Lakritz column criticizing Swedish health reforms
Mike Harris, Ontario Premier 1995-2002
Frontier discusses public policy with former Ontario Premier Mike Harris..
Europe Wants to Subsidize Rural Landscapes
The European Union is proposing that farm production subsidies be directed towards conserving rural landscapes and promoting rural development.
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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...
Australia’s Miracle Economy
After weathering the 1997-98 Asian financial storm, Australia enters the 21st century with sustained economic growth of up to 4 per cent, unemployment less than 7 per cent, inflation less than 3 per cent and record low interest rates. Its long downward trend in living standards has been reversed.
Abused by zero tolerance
The human damage of inflexible zero tolerance policy
Manitoba’s Future Hampered By Low Business Investment (FC011)
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Canada’s Budget Numbers
Canada racked up the biggest improvement of all in its budget situation during the past decade. We’re now the only G7 country with government surpluses.
Northern Tiger Recipes
Though premature, talk of the “Northern Tiger” economy is a welcome change from our recent image as a fiscal basket case. The swelling federal treasury demonstrates the wisdom of restrained spending, consistent surpluses and a pay down of the massive federal debt.
Manitoba Labour Laws Squander Kyoto Advantage
The Kyoto Accord could bring Manitoba higher rates of economic growth and more people, but only if we get our own labour laws in order
John Wilkins, Treasury Board of Canada
Frontier interviews an expert on Special Operating Agencies, autonomous business units within the public sector.
Charter School Students Post Better Results
Students at the majority of Alberta’s charter schools outperform other students in the province on standardized exams, according to a new study that has prompted calls to introduce these alternative schools in other parts of the country.
Foreign Policy Impacts Rural Economy
Canada’s foreign policy confusion the war on terrorism risks significant trade repercussions for rural economies.