The Government of Manitoba has reduced the education tax levels on farmland.
Robert Sopuck
Rural Power and U.S. Elections
Robert Sopuck opines that rural America was the big winner in the U.S. presidential election
Canada Needs to Decentralize
Decentralizing power to the provinces is long overdue in Canada.
Free-Market Environmentalism Works
It’s time to challenge the advocates of state planning and recapture the environment issue through market friendly approaches.
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Traditional Teaching is not Obsolete
Artificial intelligence has come a long way. Unlike the rudimentary software of the past, modern-day programs such as ChatGPT are truly impressive. Whether you need a 1,000-word essay summarizing the history of Manitoba, a 500-word article extolling the virtues of...
Ottawa’s Policies Defeat Its Critical Minerals Push
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a recent rush visit to the Saskatchewan Research Council’s experimental rare earth refining facility in Saskatoon. He touted his government’s efforts to promote rare earth discovery, development, and extraction, along with the...
Neepawa’s Loss Everyone’s Loss
The loss of the Neepawa hog processing facility has important lessons for rural residents.
Mad Cow’s Circle within Circles
The crisis in Canada’s beef industry will require finesse, diplomacy and a fundamental re-thinking of our relationship with the United States.
Europe Wants to Subsidize Rural Landscapes
The European Union is proposing that farm production subsidies be directed towards conserving rural landscapes and promoting rural development.
Farm Organizations Need to Rethink their Roles
Rural interests need to coalesce around a set of common objectives to promote the rural economy
Careful Who You Dance With
Rural communities and industries need to think very carefully before they make agreements with activist groups.
BSE Threatens Manitoba’s Economy
Mad cow disease threatens the rural economy.
On the Election Trail
Political parties in Manitoba’s 2003 election are offering Manitobans some clear policy alternatives.
Some Policy Ideas for Rural Voters
Rural project director Robert Sopuck muses about election thinking for rural voters.
The Moral Case for Free Trade and Globalization
The most important arguments for free and open trade relate to liberty and peace.