Monthly Archives: May 2011

Upcoming Postal Strike

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Les Routledge

The government should immediately remove any restrictions on competing companies who wish to move letter mail. Continue reading →

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Equalization and First Nations

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Joseph Quesnel

I recently completed a project that looked at B.C.’s Nisga’a Treaty, a modern land claims agreement that was finalized in 1998 and came into effect in 2000. Looking now after 10 years, the economic sustainability of the indigenous community is … Continue reading →

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WTO COOL Ruling Favours Canada

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Les Routledge

WTO Rules that US COOL requirements violate WTO Agreement Continue reading →

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Canada Needs a YouCut Program

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Amanda Achtman

Will a Canadian Member of Parliament have the courage to introduce an initiative such as YouCut to encourage Canadians to democratically put a dent in the federal deficit? Continue reading →

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Correcting Past Government Errors

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Les Routledge

Canada signs off from the Kyoto protocol. Continue reading →

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Shale Gas – Communications is Only One Step

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Les Routledge

Spend some money on no fault coverage for neighbors Continue reading →

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Manitoba Bold

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Peter Holle

First step to undoing Manitoba’s perennial policy backwater reputation as a transfer payment dependent province with uncompetitive taxes. Continue reading →

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Taxpayers’ Money Will Continue To Fund Political Parties

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Ben Eisen

In fact government handouts will still be the primary source of funds for all five political parties represented in Parliament. Continue reading →

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Bylaw Officers Making Noise about New Radar for Noisy Vehicles

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Amanda Achtman

Have you heard about the Noise Snare, a new traffic noise surveillance product? … City of Calgary bylaw officers have recently proposed implementing a new technology to regulate vehicle noise that exceeds a yet-to-be-determined new decibel maximum. Continue reading →

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Renewing The Liberal Party of Canada

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Les Routledge

Will a future Liberal leader finish the job and get government out of the rest of our house? Continue reading →

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Costing Renewable Energy Mandates

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Les Routledge

Rates in 2025 estimated to be between 0.88 and 3.59 cents higher with a renewable portfolio standard. Continue reading →

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Waste Heat – Renewable Energy

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Les Routledge

Waste heat from industrial represents a significant potential energy resource Continue reading →

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