Joseph Quesnel

Alberta Trailblazing On Property Rights Protections

Alberta Trailblazing On Property Rights Protections

Most pundits missed it, but Alberta’s revised Bill of Rights just strengthened property rights in a big way. Senior research fellow Joseph Quesnel breaks down how new amendments could protect landowners from regulatory takings—government actions that restrict property use without compensation. He examines key Supreme Court of Canada rulings and explains why every Canadian jurisdiction should take note. Could this be a game-changer for property rights? Read more.

Court Ruling On Indigenous Title Threatens Private Property Rights

Court Ruling On Indigenous Title Threatens Private Property Rights

Joseph Quesnel examines the growing conflict between Indigenous rights and private property ownership. Using the 2024 dispute between the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation and the Town of South Bruce Peninsula as a case study, he warns that governments and Indigenous groups must collaborate before court cases escalate. Quesnel calls for universal rules on land ownership to prevent confusion and proposes constitutionalizing property rights to secure fair resolution. Click to read more on how this legal battle could reshape Canada’s property landscape.

Canada’s International Property Rights Ranking Slipped In 2024

Canada’s International Property Rights Ranking Slipped In 2024

Joseph Quesnel warns that Canada’s prosperity is at risk under the Trump administration, citing a decline in the country’s property rights. By analyzing the 2024 International Property Rights Index, Quesnel reveals that Canada is falling behind in legal and political indicators, ranking last compared to other Anglosphere countries. He proposes that Canada adopt policies from New Zealand and Australia to strengthen intellectual property rights and safeguard its future economic success. Read more to find out how property rights impact Canada’s prosperity.

Protecting Manitoba’s Seal River May Come At Too High A Cost

Protecting Manitoba’s Seal River May Come At Too High A Cost

Joseph Quesnel warns that plans to protect Manitoba’s vast Seal River watershed may sacrifice critical economic opportunities. While the region’s ecological value is real, its untapped mineral wealth—including uranium, diamonds, and gold—offers potential prosperity for northern communities. Declaring the area off limits to development could hinder Indigenous-led resource initiatives and betray Canada’s push for mineral independence. Quesnel urges Ottawa and Manitoba to pause and pursue a balanced path that honours both conservation and economic opportunity.

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