From the Calgary Herald
Les Routledge
Do Not Count Ontario Out
This editorial from Saskatoon got me thinking about my experience in Ontario. Far from being the basket economic case that is conveyed in the national media, my experience living and working in SW Ontario was one characterized by very innovative firms that figure out...
Currency Changes – Not Far Enough
Interesting commentary on the move to drop the penny from circulation. I tend to agree that the 5 cent coin should have been eliminated in this move. The new 1 cent coin should be the dime. Where I differ with the opinion is that I believe the quarter should be...
Innovation is Not Limited to R&D
One problem I have with the current Ottawa discussion about the need to stimulate innovation is the automatic assumption that innovation can be measured in R&D investment.
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Let’s Celebrate Reaching Global Population of Eight Billion
Recently, the United Nations estimated that the population of Planet Earth had reached eight billion souls. Despite the chatter of the highly subsidized climate doomster complex this is quite an achievement - it certainly indicates that the carrying capacity of our...
China’s “Truckers’ Convoy”
Anti-lockdown protests are now taking place across China - the Chinese equivalent of our Truckers’ Convoy. The protests are a reaction to the brutal policies that literally lock people in their apartments, when even one infection is detected. As in Canada, when...
Common Sense in Municipal Budgets
One of the presenters in the Toronto municipal budget consultations came up with well reasoned, solid advice.
One Reason to Buy a Hybrid
Their extra weight makes them safer in an accident.
Jobs and Energy
Where does the president stand… jobs or special interest groups?
Thank God I’m a Country Boy
Rural unemployment continues to fall across the United States.
Where is a Recall Legislation When You Need It?
Brandon property tax to jump 20.3%
Where Does Heavy Oil Come From?
I wonder if the EU is considering this oil in their new carbon standard?
US Postal Service Cuts
Wow, the US Post system is catching up to Canada's slow standards. In the new world of Internet systems, all post systems need to catch up to reality. They are no longer in the letter business. A good first start is to eliminate home delivery of mail and replace it...
A Delay Too Far
The federal government should direct the NEB to expedite this process and get it considered within 3 months.
Should Millionaires Get Unemployment Insurance Payments
Forbes has asked a good question with this article.