Monthly Archives: December 2011

Why Does the West Participate in Employment Insurance?

Why don’t we set up our own employment insurance system in the west? Continue reading

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The Buffalo Commons…Revisited

The concept of settling on the prairies was a failed experiment…..NOT! Continue reading

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Fracking News

The second step is to have the government and industry collaborate on a no-fault insurance policy Continue reading

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Audit and Review Required

It is time to review the role of Canada Mortgage and Housing in the Canadian economy Continue reading

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The Cuban Revolution Moves Forward

Cuba takes steps to expand private sector operations in their country. Continue reading

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A Law and Order Christmas Story

From Ottawa a response of police that demonstrates care. I applaud the actions of the Ottawa police for demonstrating exceptional service to the community and sharing the Christmas spirit.

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Self Brewing in Nova Scotia

Tommy Douglas declare alcohol as bad Continue reading

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Reductions to Transfer Payments Possible

The Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, introduced yesterday the idea of pegging tranfer payments to economic growth. As a result, transfer payments could be reduced by a third five years from now, assuming current rate of growth. Continue reading

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Convoy of No Confidence

Australian protest against green carbon tax. Continue reading

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For the Record

We must also be alert to the equal and opposite danger that public policy could itself become the captive of a scientific-technological elite. Continue reading

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First Nations in Canada fighting same battle as Cubans

Cuba is a country undergoing economic modernization. This past year, the country allowed citizens to sale and purchase private property. Just recently, the government announced that citizens may now own vehicles. Slowly, this country is reforming itself and allowing individual … Continue reading

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What Would Happen If Alberta Refused to Ship BC Gas to Market?

Christie Clark is on really thin ice with her position. Continue reading

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