Manitoba is temporarily in an enviable position COVID-wise. Both compared to our southern neighbors and even to most of our fellow provinces. But, this is mainly because few people travel to Manitoba in winter. Travelers from western provinces are now allowed to enter...
How leftist are Canadian universities? The answer is “very.” This was confirmed in the last in-depth study on the matter. Even though the study is somewhat dated, nearly every piece of data and less methodological approaches have shown the same thing. Canada’s...
There’s a long-standing convention that applies to the use of all medical drugs: A person considering the use of a drug for medical or prophylactic purposes is advised to consult with his or her physician about its possible use. It’s assumed that the physician is up...
Years ago, I was given a great opportunity to be the lead reporter and do the editing work for a national Indigenous newspaper based in Winnipeg. It was called the Drum/First Perspective newspaper and it covered Indigenous news in Manitoba and around Canada. The paper...
When it comes to trading in markets beyond its boundaries, Alberta would have better options as an independent state than under the status quo currently blocking some of its resources. Alberta is landlocked, and landlocked states depend on their neighbours for...
Milton Friedman explodes the myth that government takes money from the rich for the benefit of the poor. WATCH HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wx5PYZIWcQ&feature=youtu.be
The presidents of Manitoba’s colleges and universities want more money. But how wisely are they spending what they already have?
A professor of economics at the University of Winnipeg, Philippe Cyrenne is the author of Private Health Care in the OECD: A Canadian Perspective (with a section on Australia co-authored by Marian Shanahan.) Dr. Cyrenne holds a B.A.(Hons.) from the University of...
A Chief who runs an open, democratic administration talks about his band’s progressive policies.
Economist Randal O’Toole explores the parallels between the visions of East German central planners and modern urban planners.
Sweden introduced full vouchers in 1992; competition from private schools has improved the quality of public schools.
This Scandinavian country created an internal market for public education; now almost everybody wants to keep it.
Profit may be a dirty word to some, but one company motivated by it is improving public education in Sweden.
When it comes to assessment, Manitoba’s public schools are heading in the wrong direction.
Alberta’s educational system is distinct from other provinces in two significant ways. It offers more parental choice and more accountability through standardized provincial examinations. It also performs the best in Canada by a substantial margin.