Monthly Archives: November 2011

Fast Frank on Energy Policy

We have to arrest this current situation where Canada is getting the short end of the stick when it comes to prices on exports. Continue reading

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German News on Climate Change

we’ve forgotten that floods, storms and heat waves occur even without climate change Continue reading

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Shale Gas – Creating Hope in the Rust Belt

Shale Gas spurs manufacturing in the Rust Belt. Continue reading

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Streamline Pipeline Assessment Processes

The federal government should take a lead role in assuring secure title to the land required for utility corridors. Continue reading

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2,000 Nurses Due to Retire

Why doesn’t the Government and the U of S partner with universities in the Philippines Continue reading

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First Nation financial accountability good for many reasons

Some First Nation leaders are already challenging different aspects of the government’s new financial disclosure law for First Nation leaders. The bill will require chiefs and councillors to declare their salaries and expenses. In our fourth annual Aboriginal Governance Index, … Continue reading

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Pipelines and Upgraders

I lean towards thinking that Jack is on a productive path. Continue reading

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When Renewable Energy Makes Sense

For most off-grid locations, it is possible to put together a pretty good business case to use renewable instead of diesel to produce electricty. Continue reading

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Curbing illegal on-reserve tobacco

Much ado is being made about a recent illegal cigarettes seizure in southern Manitoba. The tobacco products were sold on a Dakota smoke shop. Although the cigarettes (manufactured on Mohawk territory in Quebec) were federally licensed, they were not stamped … Continue reading

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Cel Phone Class Action

The Merchant Law Group is leading a big class action against cel phone companies. Continue reading

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Shale Gas Activity in the UK

Several companies are chomping at the bit to get their hands on one of the new licences the government is planning to issue. Continue reading

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Mobile Data – What is Unlimited?

A bit of truth in advertising is called for. Continue reading

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