The fall of the Union of Soviet Socialistic Republics did not end the threat of Communism. Yuri Bezmenov, an ex-KGB agent who defected from Russia to Canada in 1970, told us so more than 35 years ago. Even while the USSR was a strong empire, Bezmenov said it was “the...
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From Bendy Bananas to Bad Canada Trade Policy, the EU has a Regulation Problem
The United Kingdom is inching closer to the end of its transition period between leaving the European Union and officially dropping its existing trading relationship with the remaining 27 member states. As of January 1, the UK will make its way in the world on its...
Focused Protection Yes; Lockdown No
In a crushing blow to small business and morale, Manitoba’s Premier has ordered a return to the very lockdown model that the World Health Organization (WHO) warned leaders to avoid. Premiers are being pressured by a Prime Minister who threatens to withhold money...
2020 International Property Rights Index
2020 International Property Rights Index Released The global index ranks property rights protections in 129 countries, covering 98% of world GDP and 94% of world population. Washington DC– Property Rights Alliance, in cooperation with 122 think tanks across the world,...
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No Wow and No Ow at YOW: A Valuation & Strategic Appraisal of Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport
Divesting YOW will free Ontario taxpayers Privatizing Ottawa International Airport WINNIPEG, MB, March 30, 2020 - The Frontier Centre for Public Policy has just released No Wow and No Ow at YOW: A Valuation & Strategic Appraisal of Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier...
Now Does The Premier Have Time For Northern Manitoba?
Last fall, the Manitoba Premier threw cold water on any discussions over Western separation. During a CTV interview, the Premier informed a reporter that he had no time for that movement. Making a reference to marriage, he said good relationships are not built on...
3rd Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey
The 3rd Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey expands coverage to 159 major markets in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The Indian Smoking Debate
It’s bad enough that native leaders pursue exemptions from smoking bans and encourage their people to smoke in band enterprises; but they add insult to injury when they rip off the tax rebates that individual Indians used to enjoy.
Job Growth Keeps Houston Housing Market Strong
Five questions with Houston-based Trendmaker Homes’ President Will Holder about his thoughts on the property market in Houston.
CWB: Keeping Canadian Agriculture Relevant
Many farmers with limited production capacity do not realize the extent to which global trade has changed the way Canada should position itself within world markets.
Optimal Spending Expands Public Revenues
A Happy New Year for Manitobans would entail reducing the burden of their oversized public sector, a policy reform that over time would pay enormous dividends, as it did in Ireland.
How the Canadian Wheat Board Acquired its Monopoly Powers
A history lesson on how the Canadian Wheat Board came into existence shows that its purpose was never to obtain higher prices for farmers, who never had any say over the 1943 imposition of its monopoly power.
Strahl Axes CWB Boss
Adrian Measner fired, Greg Arason named interim replacement .
Does the CWB make farmers extra money?
Ag Policy Fellow Rolf Penner responds to letter demanding proof the Wheat Board does not generate extra returns for farmers
Frontier’s Recommended Christmas Books
Have some spare time in the following weeks? Why not settle down with a good book. Enjoy!