Canada is one of the world’s most successful countries on quality of life and income indicators. Among the reasons for its success are its foundation of laws, vast natural resources, access to the huge American market, and law abiding citizens. Canada was founded by...
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A Bleak Future For Northern Reserves
Graham Lane Recently we have had worrisome news from Northern Manitoba. From the troubles of the Port of Churchill and its rail line, a scare from the Pas’ major employer and thoughts of moving the aboriginal-run casino, to continued plans to shut down parts of the...
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Staff | Senior Fellows | Research Fellows | Research Associates | Expert Advisory Panel | Board of DirectorsStaffPeter Holle is the founding President of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, an award-winning western Canadian-based public policy think tank. Since its...
Assembly of First Nations Needs Reform
The resignation earlier this year of Shawn Atleo as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations strongly confirmed the need for reform of this important organization. Internal divisions are preventing the AFN from being as effective as it should be. First Nations...
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Demand Fairness from Ottawa and Edmonton
A few weeks ago, Albertans voted to reduce the inequities in the federal equalization program. The deficit between the dollars that leave to and come back from Ottawa has recently been as high as $27 billion in one year. During times of crisis, it feels like salt in...
Inflation: They Win, You Lose: Politicos, Cronies Fleece Canadians with Monetary Expansion
One of the most widespread economic myths is that inflation—the reduced purchasing power of a currency—is a win for a nation, a sign of a booming economy. For the privileged classes in government and with initial access to monetary expansion, it is a win. For everyone...
Ethics Is At Last An Issue
Andrew Coyne discusses government accountability, business practises, and the reforms that the conservative party has proposed. Do they solve the current dilemmas our politicians face in knowing where to draw the line or do they fall short of taxpayers’ expectations?
Eyes roll in Alberta
Alberta Senator nominee Link Byfield objects to parking partisan hacks in the Canadian Senate.
Does PM Really Want to End Native Poverty?
Paul Martin proposes a “Marshall Plan” for aboriginals. But First Nations need more than more cash.
A Reserve Torn Apart (Unabridged Version)
A longer version of AV019 fleshes out the details of band politics at the Waterhen.
Saint Bob and Digging Another Hole to Nowhere
Saint Bob’s latest campaign to save Africa is an irresistible appeal to Western pity, sympathy and guilt. It is also more arrogant than those fantasies of any old-time colonial administrator or missionary. It assumes that if only “we” put our minds to it, “we” can “save” “them.” The fact that we have been trying to do this for 60 years, without success, does not deter him. His solution is to do even more of it. If you doubt the wisdom of this, you are unspeakably callous
Doubling of Foreign Aid to Africa will not Lead to a Take-off into Self-sustained Growth
Far from fixing Africa’s problems, aid worsens it. Growth does not depend on the amount of aid a country gets but on some important factors which can only be built by governments in Africa
A Reserve Torn Apart
The Gabriel family at the Waterhen lost their home and possessions and a thriving business because they stood up for good government.
Keeping Sticky Fingers out of the Public Purse
New Zealand has avoided scandals like Adscam by separating politicians from administration.
Grassroots Natives Need An Elected Grand Chief
If the rules were changed, the office of Grand Chief could become a powerful agent for dispute resolution.