Evidence from the Third Annual Aboriginal Governance Index suggests nepotism in terms of government position hiring still exists on many First Nation communities. FC064
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Growing Confidence in First Nation Elections: Despite progress, improprieties still an issue
Evidence from the Third Annual Aboriginal Governance reveals that although respondents show confidence that their votes are being counted properly, there are still questionable practices occurring. FC063
Canada’s Forests are Getting Healthier: More of Canada’s forests are being certified by third parties as sustainably managed
Canada is doing an excellent job of protecting its vast forest resources. FC062
Excellent Administration is Transparent Administration: Band governments must open their books to improve services
Empirical data from the Third Annual Aboriginal Governance Index reveals a strong statistical connection between First Nation government transparency and good administration.
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Canada in 2073—Will There Be One?
“Ahead, Thar Be Dragons.” The world of 2023 is a scary place. One major war is raging, with others probably on the way. The Pax Americana that has given us freedom of the seas and allowed global trade to flourish might be breaking down. International piracy,...
World Cries out for Canadian LNG, “No Business Case” Feds have Totally Failed Us
Today, Canada’s natural gas sector is seeing its decade of darkness due to federal policy. And it’s not because the opportunity wasn’t there. It was because our government allowed its ideology, and that of its anti-oil and gas friends (also known as protestors) to...
Manitoba Health Spending Still Highest in Canada (FC010)
In 2002 Manitoba again tops the charts for the most expensive healthcare system. But where are the results?
The West’s Biggest Provincial Government (FC009)
If Manitoba’s provincial government spending as a percentage of its economy were at the Canadian average, it would have to reduce its spending by $1.6 billion or increase the size of the economy by $8.6 billion.
2002 Tax Load Index – The Gap Widens
Our 2002 Tax Load Index expands this year to include B.C., Ontario and two neighbouring U.S. states, North Dakota and Minnesota.
Winnipeg Police Performance Improves Slightly (FC008)
In 2000, Winnipeg had the fourth highest level of police strength of Canadian cities, at 176 officers per 100,000 population, a reduction of six from 1999’s proportion.
Manitoba Loses 217,000 People To Other Provinces Since 1961 (FC005)
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Population Loss & Have Not Status
A Consistent Population Drain: Except for 1983, Manitoba experienced population loss each year during the period 1961 to 2001.
Westward Ho, The Tax Base (FC004)
The 2001 Prairie Tax Load Index is the summation of a province’s key tax rates – the top marginal rates on personal and corporate income, payroll and capital, as well as sales taxes.
High Police Resourcing Relative to Crime Clearance Rate in Winnipeg (FC003B)
In 1999, Winnipeg had the second highest level of police strength of Canadian cities, at 182 officers per 100,000 population. Only Thunder Bay had more police, 187 per 100,000 population.
Manitoba Per Capita Health Spending Highest in Canada (FC003)
The Manitoba government spends almost 20% more per capita on health care than the rest of Canada. If per capita spending was at the Canadian average it would spend about $500 million less than it presently does.