David MacKinnon discusses the benefits of rapid economic growth in developing countries like China and India, as well as the challenges facing Canada in an increasingly competitive global economic environment.
Year: 2011
Report Gives Province Healthy Rating
New Brunswick is one of the top health-care performers in Canada in terms of patient outcomes and wait times according to a new report released Tuesday by a national policy group.
Reductions to Transfer Payments Possible
The Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, introduced yesterday the idea of pegging tranfer payments to economic growth. As a result, transfer payments could be reduced by a third five years from now, assuming current rate of growth.
Media Release – Canada Health Consumer Index 2011
The fourth annual Canada Health Consumer Index evaluates healthcare-system performance in the ten provinces from the perspective of the consumer. Ontario finishes in first place in this year’s report, with British Columbia and New Brunswick finishing in a tie for second.
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Weaponizing the Law
The indictment of former U.S. president Donald Trump for crimes invented by his political opponents is the most egregious example yet seen of the weaponizing of the law. The United States is now full of examples. However, in Canada, we also see the law being...
“Looking At” Seizing Control Over Western Canada’s Natural Resources
OTTAWA, REGINA - Last week, two things happened that could have profound impacts on natural resources development in Saskatchewan. One is a hint the federal government might want to take control of natural resources away from the provinces, and the other is the...
Media Release – Suicide Among Young Women of South Asian Origin: A policy roadmap for solutions
The Frontier Centre for Public Policy released today Suicide Among Young Women of South Asian Origin. The study is authored by Aruna Papp. Prompted by her frontline work as a counselor, Papp’s discussion draws attention to the general reality and hardship of...
A Policy Roadmap for Solutions to Suicide Among Young Women of South Asian Origin
Recently, I attended a memorial service for a 21-year-old South Asian woman who had committed suicide. A note addressed to her parents said, “I am unable to please you and be the kind of daughter you want me to be.” I left the memorial service determined to examine...
Awakening to Tragedy Among Young Female South Asians
Parliament needs to address the policy gap regarding the high suicide rate among young women of South Asian origin in Canada.
Rents Hit the Roof: As prices rise, city posts second-lowest vacancy rate
Winnipeg’s reputation as an affordable place to live is taking a beating, two newcomers from Eastern Canada say.
Media Release – International Climate Science Coalition Supports Canada’s Decision to Formally Withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol: Other Nations should follow Canada’s lead and withdraw from flawed treaty before the end of 2011
The Canadian Government’s decision to formally withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol is an important victory for common sense and one we hope all Canadians will applaud,” said Tom Harris, executive director of ICSC which is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
Let Thy People Help: Grassroots participation crucial for disaster recovery
Bureaucratic, centralized disaster responses have a history of failure .
The Bank of Canada and Canada’s Household Debt
In the Bank of Canada’s semi-annual publication “Financial System Review” for December 2011, Canada’s central bank notes that there are some worrisome trends that could well have a negative impact on Canada’s financial system.
What Would Happen If Alberta Refused to Ship BC Gas to Market?
Christie Clark is on really thin ice with her position.
Nuclear Power an Option for Australia
AUSTRALIA will have to consider a nuclear-powered future by the end of the decade