FCPP AppearancesUpcoming AppearancesManitoba Policy Blueprint for the Future Booming Saskatchewan is on the verge of matching Alberta's flat income tax. Beleaguered Ontario is pushing to trim transfer payments. Alberta is under pressure to slash public spending and reform healthcare. Sales tax harmonization is happening in most provinces. How can Manitoba avoid being left in the dust in these turbulent times? Frontier's Peter Holle maps out how western Canada's only "have not" province can pull itself out of the slow lane. For more details contact: Shaila Wise at 786-8854 or swise@winnipegrealtors.ca Organizational Structure & Design HPG A discussion on creating high performance policy by maximizing transparency, neutrality and separation; distinguishing between private and public goods; and locating services at the most appropriate level of government. University grad school lecture, not open to public. Transparency and Accountability in the Public Sector - Panel #3 Hosted by the Macdonald-Cartier Society. For more details contact Immanuel Giulea at 514.577.2669 or immanuel@macdonaldcartier.com Past AppearancesHigh Performing First Nations - Measuring Community Health and Governance AFOA 10th Anniversary National Conference The Frontier Centre for Public Policy released its third annual Aboriginal Governance Index (AGI) in the summer of 2009. The AGI is a result of surveys conducted in 98 First Nations across the Prairies with over 5,100 on reserve residents. The Index found that three measurements are the best indicators of the overall health of a band: 1) A trustworthy election process; 2) Transparent government and institutions and 3) Competent band administration. The O’Chiese First Nation in Alberta took the top spot on the Index. At this session there will be a discussion of the measurement/indicators that resulted, common indicators among the top ten reserves and what set those communities apart and contributed to their high ranking. Contact Micheline Belanger for more info Phone: 819.827.5031, Toll Free: 866.775.1817 or Email: Telecommuting: Being There Without Being There Sustainable Saskatchewan Conference Telecommuting is a stealthy alternative to the more conventional transportation solutions which governments often promote. For more details e-mail: alicia.curle@seda.sk.ca A Closer Look at the Idea of Relocating Non-Viable First Nation Reserves Policy analyst Joseph Quesnel will discuss his recent proposal for a voluntary relocation on the part of non-viable First Nation communities. Non-viable communities are those reserves that face tremendous economic disadvantage and have exhausted other economic development options. At the invitation of students enrolled in the Environment, Economy and Aboriginal Peoples course within the Native Studies program at the University of Manitoba, Quesnel will further explain his research findings and proposals to a small group of senior-level students. He will also engage in a question and answer session with the students to aid in their understanding of the recommendations. Address to ACT Party Conference ACT Annual Conference 2010. Contact Margaret Alldred: (09) 523 0470 or email: margaret@act.org.nz What New Zealand can learn from Local Government Amalgamation in Canada At various times in Canada there have been moves to consolidate and amalgamate cities in different regions of the country. The reasons given in support of these policies have centred mostly around achieving greater efficiencies from larger economies of scale. But the experience has mostly been negative to mixed. Costs have increased while democratic accountability has decreased. As suggested by the Tiebout Model from the school of public choice economics larger city units have harmed the citizen customer of public services by removing their ability to vote with their feet when choosing the basket of municipal services offered by their local governments. Peter Holle, the founding President of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, a Western Canada based public policy think tank, will review the Canadian experience and discuss the practical realities of amalgamation in Canada in this seminar at the Law & Economics Association of New Zealand (LEANZ). For more details contact: Phone (09) 916.8800 Climate Crisis or Energy Crisis? A climate change forum, chaired by Kath McCabe, with Peter Holle (President, Frontier Center for Public Policy) and Hon Barry Brill (global warming skeptic and former Minister of Energy). Peter will talk about the politics of climate change from a North American perspective, while Barry will discuss whether we should be thinking less about global warming and more about energy security. 6pm, Monday 15 February Mecca Café, cnr Nuffield St and Remuera Rd Free entry, cash bar available. Everyone welcome! Alberta's fiscal future and why it matters: A more powerful West Manning Centre Conference on Alberta's Future Alberta's government has over-spent, under-saved, and with its hike in resource royalty rates several years back confused investors about the reliability of Alberta as a market-friendly jurisdiction. The Wildrose province needs to get back on track, and not just for fiscal reasons, but because a strong Alberta can and will contribute to a dynamic Western Canada that will increasingly shape the nation's future vis-a-vis central and eastern Canada. The Nisga'a Nation and Aboriginal Property Rights In October 2009, the Nisga'a First Nation government performed a revolutionary act by allowing its members to own their own property in fee simple. The move will allow First Nations the pride of true home ownership, while allowing them to access the modern economy by giving them ownership over assets they can bring to the bank. This presentation will look at what this act can mean for the Nisga'a, as well as all First Nations across Canada. Markets in Education Presentation to EADM 815 Economics of Education at University of Regina The Canadian Public's Big Thumbs Down on Copenhagen A recent national poll done by Compas Research shows that 73% of Canadians said "no" to signing off on the proposed Copenhagen Climate Change Treaty. A review of the results as well as a look at the Climate Change industry and the unfolding Climategate Scandal. Please contact Al Synder at 257.7123 for more details. Manitoba Policy Blueprint for the Future Booming Saskatchewan is on the verge of matching Alberta's flat income tax. Beleaguered Ontario is pushing to trim transfer payments. Alberta is under pressure to slash public spending and reform healthcare. Sales tax harmonization is happening in most provinces. How can Manitoba avoid being left in the dust in these turbulent times? Frontier's Peter Holle maps out how western Canada's only "have not" province can pull itself out of the slow lane. For more details contact: Andrew Nichol at 471.8817 or andrewnichol_@hotmail.com Measuring Up Brantford Against Canadian Cities To provide a progress report of how Brantford did relative to other cities in the interest of the community. The Frontier Centre for Public Policy has measured the performance of 79 of Canada's municipalities over the last three years. The Local Government Performance Index (LGPI) assesses the financial health and disclosure of these municipalities based on their audited financial statements. The Index tells us how Brantford did relative to all municipalities in the index. Contact Belinda 1 (519)754-0018 The Canadian Public’s Big Thumbs Down on Climate Change Treaties A recent national poll done by Compas Research shows that 73% of Canadians said “no” to signing off on the proposed Copenhagen Climate Change Treaty. A review of the results will be presented. It does not contain good news for a Climate Change industry now increasingly being revealed to be based on highly orchestrated and shaky science. St. James Rotary Club Manitoba Policy Blueprint for the Future Beleaguered Ontario is pushing to trim transfer payments. Alberta is under pressure to slash public spending and reform healthcare. Sales tax harmonization is happening in most provinces. How can Manitoba avoid being left in the dust in these turbulent times? Frontier’s Peter Holle maps out how western Canada's only "have not" province can pull itself out of the slow lane. For more info contact Carolynn Cancade, Events Coordinator – 204.571.5343 Unleashing Saskatchewan Agriculture Hosted by North Saskatoon Business Association. For more information please contact Shirley Ryan at 306.242.3060 Reinventing Government Hosted by Dr. Christopher Leo. University lecture – closed to the public. Why Independent Think Tanks Are Needed Private Lecture |
