Frontier Radio Commentary

Public Needs Better Information On Gun Registry (~2min) – September 3, 2010
The public and policy makers deserve a well-rounded debate about the gun registry, not selective arguments. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Political Boundaries are Irrelevant to Economic Interests (~2min) – August 27, 2010
Do political boundaries have economic relevance? The discussion over “our” Potash Company in Saskatchewan has brought this question to a head this week. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Specializing In Educational Nonsense (~2min) – August 20, 2010
Schools should spend less time trying to be at the cutting edge of every educational fad and more time looking at ways to raise academic standards. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Is Standardized Testing Necessary? (Corus) (~15min) – August 18, 2010
Frontier's research associate, Michael Zwaagstra, will be on The Charles Adler Show with guest host Roy Green to debate Annie Kidder of People for Education about whether standardized testing should be put on hold in the province of Ontario. (~15 mins)

Unintended Consequences of Regulation (~2min) – August 13, 2010
It would be more constructive for groups like the Sierra Club that favour aggressive environmental regulation to reflect on the origin of the SUV boom, in which regulation played a big role. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Call For End To Indian Act A Good Sign (~2min) – August 6, 2010
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl should take Atleo up on his offer and begin negotiations to replace this oppressive piece of legislation immediately. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

How Other Countries Count (~2min) – July 29, 2010
By making the long form census voluntary, the Federal government has created a firestorm. It might be interesting to look at how other countries are handling their censuses. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Cure For Illegal Native Cigarette Market Is Opportunity (~2min) – July 22, 2010
Delays and regulatory burdens imposed by the federal Indian Act create an atmosphere where it is very difficult to create legitimate businesses on-reserve. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Students Need More Lectures (~2min) – July 16, 2010
Next time students hear a lecture from one of their teachers, they should listen carefully. They might actually learn something. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Climate Change Cross Examination (~2min) – July 9, 2010
What if the claim that climate change is driven by human greenhouse gas emissions was cross examined in a court of law? From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Want Cheap Flights? See Europe (~2min) – June 30, 2010
Want to know where all the cheap flights are this summer? Try Europe. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

New Aboriginal Scores Released (~2min) – June 25, 2010
First Nations that clearly separate band politics from band business and administration tend to do better overall. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Minimum Wages Do Not Defeat Poverty (~2min) – June 17, 2010
High minimum wages make it harder for employers to hire - this causes unemployment, which is a major cause of poverty. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Crown Corporation Three Way Impossible (~2min) – June 11, 2010
Is it rational to expect Saskatchewan’s commercial crowns to deliver the three way “win” to investors, customers, and employees year after year? From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Millions Go To Aboriginal Lobby, Not Grassroots (~2min) – June 3, 2010
Aboriginal people deserve a voice within the Canadian political system, but it is not through over-funded lobby groups that do not represent their interests. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Why Unions Can’t Raise Wages (~2min) – May 28, 2010
Unions may be good for their members, but they're not doing God's work for the wider society. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

To Reduce Wait Times, Follow The European Model (~2min) – May 21, 2010
The evidence from Europe shows the efficiency-promoting forces of choice and competition can work effectively within the context of a universal healthcare system, resulting in substantially shorter wait times. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Assignment Deadlines Should Matter In School (~2min) – May 14, 2010
Assignment deadlines may soon be enforced once again in public schools. Although Manitoba’s education minister has not given a firm commitment to change course from its current assessment directive, the fact that this is being reconsidered is a positive step. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

The Right To Tourism? (~2min) – May 7, 2010
We make our choices about how to spend our recreational dollars based on our own individual preferences, choosing the things we most enjoy. Governments should not interfere in these choices by promoting one option over another through manipulative subsidies. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.

Happy Earth Day (~2min) – April 30, 2010
Earth Day should not be an occasion for scolding, hand-wringing and lamentation. It should instead be viewed as an opportunity to celebrate the tremendous progress we are making towards greater environmental sustainability.