Author Archives: Peter McCaffrey

About Peter McCaffrey

Peter McCaffrey is a policy analyst for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. Originally from New Zealand, Peter has moved to Canada to work in the Frontier Centre's Saskatchewan office in Regina.

Promoting Health Through Less Regulation

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey

Yesterday I had a very interesting meeting with a couple of staff members from the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region. We covered what each of our organisations do, and shared how we operate and work towards improving the lives of Reginans … Continue reading →

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Behind The Scenes

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey

Given our blog is a little more casual than our regular publications, I think it provides a good opportunity to give you all a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at what we do here at the Frontier. Continue reading →

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Former Shell CEO on Keystone XL

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey

Former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister says the Obama administration will eventually approve the Keystone XL pipeline but politics has held up a decision. Continue reading →

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BBC Charts Conundrum

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey

The BBC are currently trying to decide whether to play “Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead”. Continue reading →

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Margaret Thatcher

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey
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Manning Networking Conference 2013

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey

Last month the Frontier Centre attended the annual Manning Networking Conference. Continue reading →

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Saskatchewan Budget 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey

Well, the Saskatchewan Budget was released today and it was pretty boring, to be honest. Continue reading →

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Saskatchewan Budget Tomorrow

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey

All eyes will be on Saskatchewan tomorrow when the provincial government releases its annual budget. Continue reading →

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Crown Corporations Interview

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey

Tomorrow morning I will be on John Gormley’s show on Newstalk in Saskatchewan to talk about a new report we’re releasing calling for a review of the province’s Crown Corporations. Continue reading →

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Public Private Partnerships In Regina

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey

Last night I attended a Regina city council meeting where the usage of a Public Private Partnership for the construction, operation and maintenance of a new waste water treatment plant was discussed. Continue reading →

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Saskatchewan Board Meeting

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey

Today I’m back in Regina for a meeting of the Saskatchewan based board members of the Frontier Centre. Continue reading →

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International Students for Liberty Conference 2013

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Peter McCaffrey

This weekend I have been in Washington DC at the 2013 International Students for Liberty Conference. Continue reading →

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