Environmental policy is no longer the purview of statists and interventionists. A new view that puts human needs in the equation is emerging.
Incentives or Regulations?
Canada is finally moving towards an environmental policy for farmers that works, because it respects their rights.
The Real Problem With Corruption
The recent revelations from the Gomery Inquiry are causing me great concern, but not for the usual reasons. We should all feel outraged at the waste of taxpayers’ money for dubious purposes but, hey, governments are always wasting money. The …
Developing Canadian Agricultural Policy
Canadian farm policy is developed by bureaucrats while U.S. farm policy is developed by elected officials. That makes all the difference.
Co-operative Conservation Big Winner
The U.S. Farm Bill proposals reduce direct crop subsidies but increase conservation incentive programs.
Who Let Activists in Forest Boardrooms?
Environmental extremists have no place in decision-making about the harvesting of our forests.
Frustrated Farmers Take Over Ontario Freeways
Rural frustration boils over in Ontario.
The Blogosphere
Web logs or “blogs” are becoming important communications tools.
Eco-imperialism Won’t Save the Environment
Mr. Driessen calls this “eco-imperialism,” an effective term that appeals to the disdain for the domination of vulnerable or weak societies by the more powerful. This resonates with rural Canadians, especially those engaged in the fur trade and commercial forestry, some of whom are the chief victims of this sort of arrogance.