Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Rule of Law, Open Markets and Investment

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Les Routledge

Someday, the leaders in those countries will realize they have been starving the golden goose. Continue reading →

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Social Enterprise News

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Les Routledge

An interesting concept of establishing an investment market for social enterprises is being established in Singapore. This should be a welcome development for people who like small government.  It is somewhat comparable to Cameron’s concept of Big Society in the … Continue reading →

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New Brunswick Frac’ing News

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Les Routledge

Any finding of fault should be dealt with through litigation between the insurance company and the energy development company. Continue reading →

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Alberta Election A Watershed Moment

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Peter McCaffrey

It was supposed to be a boring affair. At one stage earlier this year, the Progressive Conservative party were polling 54% while the Wildrose were only at 16%. The PCs would extend their 41 year reign and be re-elected again … Continue reading →

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On Manufacturing in North America

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Les Routledge

The Economist has an interesting article this week on comparative advantage as it relates to manufacturing.  It is worth the read. I agree with the central theme going through this article that the cost of manufacturing labour is becoming less … Continue reading →

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Could Everyone Receive A Tax Credit?

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Peter McCaffrey

My first radio piece for the Frontier Centre focuses on the announcement by the Wall government that the Saskatchewan Film Tax Credit will be removed: The uproar over the Wall government’s move to end Saskatchewan’s film tax credit cries out for a wider … Continue reading →

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Greetings

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Peter McCaffrey

Greetings all, My name is Peter McCaffrey and I’m the FCPP’s new Policy Analyst in Regina, Saskatchewan. I’m a 24 year old graduate from Wellington, New Zealand and found out about the Frontier Centre via fellow New Zealander David Seymour … Continue reading →

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Alberta scientist distorting policy discourse?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Joseph Quesnel

David Schindler is a widely-recognized biologist at the University of Alberta. His opinions should not be dismissed. However, when it comes to the debate on human-caused climate change the good doctor departs too closely into the realm of activism, as … Continue reading →

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Britain Raises Taxes on the 1%, the 1% Pay Less

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Steve Lafleur

With the Ontario NDP demanding a tax increase on upper income earners as a condition to prop up the McGuinty government, and the Alberta Liberals and NDP running on creating new tax brackets for the wealthy, it’s worth taking a … Continue reading →

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Newly introduced tax on reserve means more revenue for band

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Joseph Quesnel

Ask the average Canadian what they think about taxes and don’t be surprised by the scoff or groan you receive. For many, taxes are almost a necessary evil. The two certain thing in life, as the saying goes, are death … Continue reading →

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Carr on the Wrong Road

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Les Routledge

The Business Council of Manitoba has proposed a one per cent increase in the provincial sales tax dedicated to infrastructure. Continue reading →

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On Innovation

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Les Routledge

Is innovation about creativity, talent, skills or technology? Continue reading →

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