Monthly Archives: April 2011

Electoral Rearranging is Ahead

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Marco Navarro-Génie

It seems clear that the 2011 federal election is about to change significantly the electoral map of Canada, for better or for worse Continue reading →

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FCPP Green Jobs Study Covered in National Post

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Ben Eisen

This week, the Frontier Centre released a new study showing that European experiments with centrally planned “green job” creation schemes have generally failed to produce positive outcomes. Instead of creating jobs and generating economic growth, “green jobs” initiatives in Spain, … Continue reading →

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Prime Minister Layton? Not yet!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Marco Navarro-Génie

A close look at the polling data by region may not warrant the excitement of a possible Layton government resulting in the upcoming election on Monday. Three days to go! Continue reading →

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China’s Gross and Unintended Consequence of Central Planning

Posted on April 28, 2011 by David Seymour

Aging population and gendercide, lest we forget. Continue reading →

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Grid Regulating Services

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Les Routledge

- A video presentation by the Chair of the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Smart Grids. Continue reading →

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Young Kiwis Value Space

Posted on April 27, 2011 by David Seymour

Young Kiwis share Canadians’ preference for the suburbs. Continue reading →

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Enough Already

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Les Routledge

Winnipeg city should be provided the means through taxation power to raise the funds required to build local roads and bridges. Continue reading →

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Government Control and Dependency

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Les Routledge

What other wine jurisdiction in the world has their whole market controlled by a government monopoly?” Continue reading →

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Safe drinking water on First Nations: Providing solutions, not playing politics

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Joseph Quesnel

Sydney Garrioch, the Liberal Party candidate in Churchill constituency, has raised the critical issue of water safety on First Nations. However, Garrioch is using the issue for partisan gain and not clear ideas for reform. Apparently, the Island Lake Tribal … Continue reading →

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Cherry Picking Works Both Ways

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Les Routledge

A satirical post that parodies climate alarmists use of short term noise in environmental observations Continue reading →

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Data Centres in Manitoba – What’s Missing?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Les Routledge

Challenge to Manitoba Political Parties – Why is Manitoba not Leading in this Sector? Continue reading →

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Google Renewable Energy News

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Les Routledge

Google has entered into a power purchase agreement with a wind farm Continue reading →

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