Dr. Paul Jefferson reviews switchgrass energy research, November 14th, 2006 in Regina
Year: 2006
The Real Solution to Traffic Woes: Stay Home
Advancements in technology could help with traffic congestion.
Bioheat – Green Energy for Prairies – Powerpoint Slides
Roger Samson’s powerpoint slides on Bioheat from Switchgrass, November 15, 2006
In Tax Misery, We’ve Got Plenty of Company
Forbes magazine has released its annual tax misery index. Find out how Canada compares globally.
Featured News
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...
Lives at Risk – Single Payer Health Insurance – John Goodman
Listen to John Goodman discuss single payer health insurance here. (20 minutes)
Medical Waiting Lists Growing, Study Shows
Some highlights from The Fraser Institute’s 2002 annual report on the health care situation in Canada.
Alberta on Track to Pass Quebec
Economists are saying that Alberta has the fastest growing economy of the country and that it is soon to take second place from Quebec in the biggest economy race.
A Critique of the “Stern Review” on the Economics of Climate Change
The authors of the Stern Review say the world is looking at costs in the range of $10 trillion dollars if we don’t impose news taxes and regulations to curtail carbon dumping. Unfortunately, their analysis is blatant nonsense.
Timely Reminders from Chief Louie
Chief Clarence Louie has led the Osoyoos out of poverty with his sharp tongue and his entrepeneurial skills. It’s high time other Chiefs followed his example and fixed the potholes at home.
The Real Climate Change Catastrophe
Misguided energy policies are harming the world’s poor by impeding their technological development and their economy.
Report Outlines CWB Change
Agriculture Minister Chuck Strahl has released a new report outlining the changes he plans to implement regarding the CWB by 2008.
Ottawa Should Leave Unemployment Insurance to the Provinces
The Atlantic provices need to grow up and join the 2tst century and stop relying on Employment Insurance for income.
Wheat Board Fast Track Urged
Agriculture Minister Chuck Strahl has released a new report outlining the changes he plans to implement regarding the CWB by 2008.