Professor Allen Mills outlines the comatose state of Manitoba politics – the perfect calm . . .
Year: 2005
High-Performance Cities show Calgary a Better Path
A look at the root causes of low performance government in Calgary and how to fix them.
Think Tank Praises Clinic; Public, private health-care best
Instead of shutting down the Maples Surgical Centre, the government of Manitoba should encourage more private providers.
Global Warming on the Cover of Rolling Stone
You may remember the 1970s song “On the Cover of Rolling Stone” by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, especially the catchy lyrics, “Wanna see my picture on the cover, Wanna buy five copies for my mother…” Well I didn’t make the cover of the Nov. 17 Rolling Stone...
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The Man who Saved the Plains Indians
At the time of Confederation, Canada’s Plains Indians were in a desperate situation. The same European-introduced guns and horses that resulted in a briefly glorious golden age for them had also resulted in constant inter-tribal warfare and the rapid disappearance of...
Renewed Talk of Abolishing the Indian Act
Political attacks on the Indian Act are back in the news, and that is a good thing. However, Canadian politicians, including First Nation politicians, need a credible plan about what to do before we pull out the champagne. Attacking the Indian Act is not a big deal...
Alberta Must Prepare for Federal Attack
The Alberta government should immediately put before the federation a formal constitutional amendment to severely restrict federal taxation and transfers.
Moving the Modern Socialist Agenda Forward
A New Zealand political operative describes his history with that country’s Labour Party, and why they adapted traditional socialism to accomodate a free market philosophy.
Eyes roll in Alberta
Alberta Senator nominee Link Byfield objects to parking partisan hacks in the Canadian Senate.
Let’s Make All Voters Turn Out: Senator
MANDATORY voting reduces the power of special-interest groups, ensures the concerns of minority groups are addressed and restores public trust in the political system, Liberal Senator Mac Harb said yesterday. Harb was in town yesterday to promote the idea of mandatory...
NHS to spend £1bn going private
Demand for traditional health insurance is expected to fall as the impact of shorter waits and better facilities takes hold and rises in premiums may be held back by increased competition in the new NHS/private health market.
Senator Mac Harb, Liberal Party of Canada
A Senator discusses his bill to make voting in Canadian elections mandatory.
The strike as kitsch
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Does ‘Peak Oil’ mean an end to the suburbs?
When fuel prices rise, people reduce other auto expenses in order to keep total costs (as a percentage of their incomes) constant. They may keep their cars a little longer, for example, or buy less luxurious cars.
Some 21st Century Ideas on Energy and Employment
With gas prices skyrocketing, people are looking once again at ways to save energy. I haven’t heard anyone suggest bringing back the 55 mile per hour speed limit, though, so I guess I should be grateful for small favors. One suggestion that does make sense to me is to encourage telecommuting and work at home.