The Centre’s background paper, Indigenous Peoples from an International Perspective: How is Canada Faring? and written by Joseph Quesnel, used the report’s results to determine how First Nations in Canada could do better.
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Manitoba First Nations Should Opt for Economic Collaboration, Not Confrontation
Some First Nations in Manitoba are leading the way on economic development. They are seeking out ways to find value-added opportunities and collaborate with private third parties and other governments. These communities are not waiting around for opportunities to...
Sadly, AFN Remains Bad Venue for Future-Oriented Prosperity Message
Manitoba’s First Nations should reflect on the AFN’s direction as they consider negative reactions to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at a recent Assembly of First Nations (AFN) meeting in Montreal. Poilievre, who in the past has boldly said we need to end the...
The Dangerous Slippery Slope of Activist-Driven Climate Lawsuits
Manitobans should be concerned climate activists are pushing climate change litigation – or climate change tort cases – at the U.S. state and local levels. We should all be prepared if this bizarre new legal trend introduced by climate change alarmists comes to...
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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...
Tennessee Takes Lead To Protect Cross-Border Energy Projects
State legislature passed a law limiting the power of local governments to regulate energy infrastructure
Manitoba: Join Western Front Against Net Zero Nonsense
Despite Manitoba’s historic reliance on cheap and clean hydroelectric power, it should be standing shoulder to shoulder with the energy provinces Alberta and Saskatchewan in opposing the federal government’s unprecedented power grab to reconfigure electricity...
The Biden Administration’s Disconcerting Bias Against Canadian Oil
Biden’s inconsistent approach to pipelines is raising eyebrows
Maine Court Ruling Threatens Canada U.S. Pipeline Commerce: Report
Unchallenged, Canada U.S. pipelines ruling may spur more anti-energy moves, says Frontier Centre for Public Policy
A Citizen-Led Movement Key To Protecting Property Rights In Canada
Without property rights safeguarded, governments can literally seize the land beneath your feet
Media Release – Court Ruling In Maine Could Shape The Future Of North American Energy Commerce
WINNIPEG August 10 2023 – A current court case in South Portland, Maine, could significantly impact the energy pipeline trade between the U.S. and Canada, warns the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. Senior Research Associate Joseph Quesnel, author of One U.S. Court...
One U.S. Court Battle Could Reshape The North American Energy Economy
“If every locality traversed by an existing or proposed pipeline project were empowered to enact similar ordinances to prevent the operation of that pipeline through its boundaries, pipeline commerce could come to a halt.” – Lawyers for the Portland pipeline operator
Strengthening Property Rights Part Of The Answer To Canada’s Housing Crunch
Inadequate safeguards for property rights affecting housing affordability
Energy Divestment is Anti-Indigenous
Public bodies and private organizations in Canada choosing to divest in the energy sector cannot say that they also support Indigenous communities. Attacking the energy industry means you are attacking the main livelihood of many communities. As we speak, activists...