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Site C: Too risky to rely on one river system for BC’s hydro needs
In the face of a prolonged drought, water levels at Lake Mead, the giant hydroelectric reservoir that straddles the Nevada and Arizona borders, are lower…
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What’s wrong with a revenue neutral carbon tax?
The political appeal of a revenue neutral carbon tax is clear. The tax provides an incentive to reduce fossil fuel use, and the revenue neutrality…
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Stabilizing economy should be Ontario’s top goal in 2016
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT TORONTO – To weather economic uncertainty, the 2016-17 Ontario budget be focused on supporting economic stability rather than…
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No Crisis on the Horizon
Ontario Debt, 1990-2015 Download 490.81 KB22 pages At $284.6 billion in 2014-15, Ontario’s debt has caused some concern, but the raw debt number alone indicates…
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Bill 70: stepping outside the law
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Changes to FOI law a chance for the BC legislature to improve trust in government
Every six years the BC legislature reviews the provisions of the province’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and makes recommendations for changes. …
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No shortage of compelling ideas for Finance Minister Bill Morneau
New federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has invited Canadians to submit their ideas and priorities for the next Federal Budget. People are welcome to share…
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The State of Federal Public Services and How To Fix Them
Download 153.21 KB18 pages This report details the state of Canada’s public services department by department. It examines the Liberal’s election promises that pertain to…
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TPP Will Cost Canada 58,000 Jobs, Won’t Grow Economy
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