Monthly Archives: June 2012

UK Fracking News

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Les Routledge

The UK has a break out of reasonable thinking?

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Refugee Policy Reform

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Les Routledge

This editorial from Calgary is worth a read.  With the changes, the government appears to be killing a fly with a sledgehammer. It should consider cutting back benefits only to those from designated countries of origin — who might only … Continue reading →

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Car Sharing is a Good Idea

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Les Routledge

A group in Saskatoon is evaluating the feasibility of establishing a car sharing service in the city.  To me, this is a good idea that can reduce the cost of transportation for a lot of people. Another desirable step would … Continue reading →

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Memo to Vancouver about Alberta Oil

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Les Routledge

Have a nice summer with your stay at home vacations. Continue reading →

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Incentivizing home maintenance on isolated indigenous communities

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Joseph Quesnel

This is interesting. Municipal authorities offered six Nunavik communities in northern Quebec a contest aimed at increasing pride and improving homes. Prizes included a VIP trip to Montreal to see a Canadiens game, six months free rent, an Xbox. A … Continue reading →

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Experimental Lakes Program – Adding My Voice

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Les Routledge

I agree with this editorial from the Saskatoon Paper.  At a time when global attention increasingly is focused on the environmental impact of oilsands development, and when the glacial melt that supplies fresh water for cities such as Calgary and … Continue reading →

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Road Safety

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Les Routledge

There are times where traffic cameras have merit. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sf-bikes-20120616,0,4422915.story The bicyclist was zipping south on Castro Street at the end of his twice-weekly ride to the Marin Headlands, blowing through red lights and stop signs. The man he hit, Sutchi … Continue reading →

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The Real Costs Of Government

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Peter McCaffrey

When talking about the cost of government the most obvious cost is the direct cost – the taxes we pay. Continue reading →

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Japan To Renege On Carbon Emissions Cuts

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Peter McCaffrey

Yesterday, Les wrote about the mess that Germany have got themselves in after shutting down Nuclear Power Plants in the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake last year. Continue reading →

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Lights Going out in Germany

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Les Routledge

What happens when a country phases out coal generated electricity and then moves to shut down nuclear electricity generation? The answer is increased costs to consumers and lower income people being unable to afford to purchase electricity. I wonder if … Continue reading →

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Tax Credits Unfair And Ineffective

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Peter McCaffrey

My article on tax credits, with a particular focus on Saskatchewan’s recently removed Film Tax Credit, has been published today. Continue reading →

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What is the 21st Century’s Worst Public Policy Idea?

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Marco Navarro-Génie

I would like to start a contest and receive nominations for the worst public policy idea anyone has heard of this century (I say this century to make it somewhat palatable since the 20th century is so full of bad … Continue reading →

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