Category Archives: Poverty

European Fuel Poverty Coming to Manitoba?

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Publius

Presently, roughly 30 percent of Manitoba households are considered to be lower income, what will the percentage of lower income households be if and when the average monthly electricity bill (for homes heated by electricity) closes in on $500? Continue reading →

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Freedom from Indian Act has benefits

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Joseph Quesnel

Some case studies demonstrate that freedom from the Indian Act makes a difference in terms of quality of life for First Nations communities. Continue reading →

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Complete Surrender

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Publius

Over the space of two days late last week, the prior good reputation of Manitoba’s Public Utilities Board (PUB) was soiled and lost, perhaps forever.  Unfortunately, Manitobans have not only lost a check on Manitoba’s government-owned monopolies, but will have … Continue reading →

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First Nations involvement in mining project could be transformative

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Joseph Quesnel

The Ring of Fire deposit north of Thunder Bay, Ontario is expected to generate about $120  billion in economic activity over its entire life. The deposit includes chromite (used in stainless steel), as well as copper and nickel. Tony Clement, … Continue reading →

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First Nations accessing bond market in greater way

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Joseph Quesnel

First Nations with access to own source revenue can access funds on the bond market that allow them to finance large resource projects. Continue reading →

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Federal budget earmarks money towards proven First Nations land program

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Joseph Quesnel

The 2013 federal budget is good news for First Nations as it earmarks funds towards bands seeking to enter the First Nations Land Management Act (FNLMA). The FNLMA is a proven path towards First Nations improvement. Continue reading →

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Political instability problem for native communities both side of border

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Joseph Quesnel

Political instability is a major impediment to business and investment on First Nations reserves in Canada. It is a problem right up there with land ownership restrictions and lack of access to capital. This is also a problem identified on … Continue reading →

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A Rejoinder to a Recent CCPA Article on Minimum Wages

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Steve Lafleur

President Obama’s pledge to increase the national minimum wage has spurred a vigorous debate over how to improve the living standards of low skilled workers. Economists are skeptical of minimum wage increases, pointing out that they increase unemployment. They tend to advocate an earned income tax credit (EITC) as an alternative. Continue reading →

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The “bubble” is not in bitumen

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Marco Navarro-Génie

Alberta Premier Alison Redford has blamed the current economic situation on the “bitumen bubble.” That’s conveniently short-sighted. Alberta’s troubles point directly to spending and mismanagement. Continue reading →

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More data confirming failure of state-led indigenous economic development

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Joseph Quesnel

A new study confirming the failure of state-led economic development on American Indian reservations can provide insights to the Idle No More movement, as well as the federal government, as it seeks to help improve First Nations economies. Continue reading →

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Does environmental improvement come from increased economic growth?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Joseph Quesnel

A growing middle class in China is being credited with pushing the normally opaque Chinese government to deal with air pollution. If this is true, it lends support to the idea that environmental improvement is part of economic growth. Continue reading →

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Metis ruling may jeopardize important Metis successes

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Joseph Quesnel

A new Federal Court ruling may jeopardize Metis successes if it encourages dependency on Ottawa. Continue reading →

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