Vancouver's current water woes could have been avoided had the region stuck to its plan a few years ago to have private contractors build and operate a filtration system, some private water companies say. Instead, construction was delayed because area politicians...
Year: 2006
Scott Brison, MP and Liberal Party leadership candidate
Liberal MP and Leadership Candidate Scott Brison discusses policy reforms to build a 21st century economy.
Chaotic World of Climate Truth
As activists organised by the group Stop Climate Chaos gather in London to demand action, one of Britain’s top climate scientists says the language of chaos and catastrophe has got out of hand.
Define Poverty Stop Poverty Fraud
The notion that gross exaggeration in a good cause is somehow justified merely gets good causes a bad name.
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Canadians on the Move, to Smaller Communities
The Canadian Dream is increasingly being realized in smaller areas For decades, Canadians moved to the larger cities (census metropolitan areas, or CMAs) with their economic opportunities. The latest estimates indicate that CMAs have 72 per cent of the nation’s...
Leadership Needed in Canadian Healthcare; Apply Within
When the Premiers were first called to a sit-down lunch to talk about healthcare with Prime Minister Trudeau, there was plenty of talk about the potential for systemic change, innovation and accountability. It seemed that Canadians and their leaders were finally on...
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.
Capital’s Cities Keep Competition Alive, Taxes Down
Mark Milke’s response to Carolyn Heiman’s suggestion of amalgamtion of Greater Victoria as a solution for property-tax breaks.
Time to Tap Canada’s Water Riches
The left-wing government has spoken out against water exports but doesn’t Canada have enough of this renewable resource to go around?
Obituary: Lord Harris of High Cross
Economist and founder of the Institute of Economic Affairs, Lord Ralph Harris died at the age of 81. The following is a summary of some of his accomplishments.
CIDA’s Malaria Meltdown
CIDA has announced its plans to cut funding for malaria-prevention programs. One doctor’s view on these changes and the disease throughout the world.
America, 300 Million Strong
With the American population reaching 300 million, some see it as a bad thing, wanting to slow the population growth rate. This writer sees it as a blessing and lists his reasons why.
World Watch and the Irrelevance of Sprawl
World Watch is out with another “sky is falling” report, bringing hope to the “half empty” elites who depend upon apocalyptic tales.
Public Auto Insurance Drives Up Costs
Findings from a study published by The Fraser Institute regarding the cost and affordability of auto insurance around the world and right here in our own country.
The Leadership Myth
Regardless of whether political leadership is wise or mediocre, our goal should be to limit the damage that public officials can do.