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Rural Renaissance Notes

Ban on New Hog Barns Is Poor Policy – November 22, 2006
A moratorium on the licensing of new hog barns is only the worst in a string of poor decisions.
Cause and Effect – April 10, 2006
Based on uncertain science, the Province of Manitoba's new regulations for nutrient loading will impose heavy costs on farmers but may do nothing to solve the problem.
Old Approach in New Water Act – October 21, 2004
At legislative hearings, rural organizations strongly criticized the Manitoba Government’s new Water Protection Act.
Dipping Toes into Water Policy – October 15, 2001
Mark Twain said, "Whiskey's for drinkin' and water's for fightin' over."


Upcoming Events

More events coming soon. Please join us then as we explore the frontier of public policy.



Upcoming FCPP Appearances

Visionary Conversations: Our Education System: The Good, the Bad, and the Solutions
Speaker: Rodney Clifton, Senior Fellow for Frontier Centre for Public Policy
Date: May 22, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Robert B Schultz Theatre, St. John's College, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus

Community Policy Forum
Speaker: Steve Lafleur, FCPP Policy Analyst
Date: May 28, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Place: Grant Park McNally Robinson, Winnipeg, Mb


Tue May 21, 2013

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